William Milton Young
Published on June 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of William Milton Young, who peacefully departed this life on May 9th, 2025 at Coastal Hospice in Berlin, Maryland following a fierce journey with Alzheimer’s dementia.
William “Bill” Young was a loving husband to Martha Marie (Moyer) Young, devoted father to Jacqueline Young-Newman and Nicole (Young) Moore, proud grandfather to Jacob Lachlan Moore and Emma Marie Moore and most recently his cherished great-granddaughter, Sadie Rose Moore, stole his heart.
His career as a Civil Engineer included detailed work on Power Plants and dam drainage design. His hobbies consisted of an extensive collection of American Flyer trains beginning with his first childhood engine. He spent many hours setting up his personal train village displays as well as coordination of holiday train gardens at the Scottish Rite in Reading, PA. Many wonderful times were enjoyed with the family day trips to Blue Marsh and vacations at Silver Birches, Lake Wallenpaupack on “Bill’s Boat”. He was pretty slick on water skiis and taught many to ski as well! Bill also enjoyed the serenity of quiet fishing trips. He was a member of East Cocalico Lions Club and served as President for a brief period. He also found joy (and perhaps some frustrations) on the golf course with his closest buddies.
William was a dedicated member of the Free and Accepted Masons, Schuylkill Lodge No. 138 and The Scottish Rite.
He is survived by his loving wife, Martha, having recently celebrated 61 years of marriage, as well as their daughters Jacquie & Nikki, son-in-law Scott Newman and grandchildren Jacob & Emma. He was also a dear “big brother” to Kathy Brown, Harry Young and Dave Young and brother-in-law Richard Moyer and will be missed by all who loved him.
He was preceded in death by his mother Marion (Wallace) Young, father Melvin Young and brothers Bruce (infant) and Harry Young.
A memorial service to celebrate Bill will be held on Friday, June 20th with visitation beginning at 4:00 PM & services at 5:00 PM at Peace United Church of Christ, Swartzville, PA.
In lieu of flowers family suggests a charitable donation to the Masonic Children’s Home in Elizabethtown, PA or the Alzheimer’s Association.
William was a man of dignity and will be remembered for his strong will and love for his family. His memory will forever be cherished in our hearts.