William E. Schofield 1941-2026

Born in New Castle on March 31, 1941, Bill was the son of the late Eli and Julia Ida Caparoula Schofield.

He was a former employer at Conrail, where he dedicated 35 years of service as an engineer before his retirement.

Bill was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church in Boardman.

He was an outdoor lover, finding reward in camping, fishing, working in his garden and on his vintage cars. He had a passion for all culinary aspects, influencing many around him. He was an excellent guitar player and a true lover of music.

Bill is survived by his six children, RoxAnn (Keith) Gallagher, Morreen (Gerard) Galletta, Louise (Richard) Cover, Denise (Bruce) Green, Angela (Sean) Cochran and Darlene Schofield; three sisters, Julia DeHaven, JoAnn Scavotto and Sandra Finamore; his longtime companion of 28 years, Nancy Koutsourais, and her children, Danny, Mikey and Helen; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Bertha Houk, and several aunts and uncles.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill Street. A blessing service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Father Aaron Kriss.

Burial will take place in Graceland Cemetery.

Online condolences may be offered at www.decarbofh.com.

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