William P. “Bill” Young (Yanelavage), of the Masonic Village, Elizabethtown, formerly of Schnecksville, died Sept. 3, 2026, while under hospice care in Evergreen on campus.

He was born on Feb. 16, 1936, in Kingston.

He was the son of William and Josephine (Wienckoski) Yanelavage.

He attended Kingston High School where he was senior class president and elected “Mr. Kingston” Class of 1954.

He continued his education at Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School and was National Preparatory School Wrestling Champion.

Following graduation, he attended Wilkes College, West Chester State Teachers College, earning a Bachelor of Science in health and physical education, and a Master of Science at East Stroudsburg State Teachers College.

He received a Certificate of Administration from Lehigh University.

He taught history, health, physical education, and driver training and was an assistant principal in the Parkland School District.

He was the first wrestling coach at Parkland and was inducted into the Parkland High School Hall of Fame, and served as an official in the Lehigh Valley Wrestling League where he was also inducted into the Officials Hall of Fame.

“Coach” as the kids called him, was a dedicated teacher and coach who cared deeply for his students and athletes.

He will be remembered by his family and friends as an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish and camp.

He spent countless hours caring for his property, raising Brittany Spaniel hunting dogs, growing Christmas trees, and making wine from fruit he grew on his and other local farms.

He was a dedicated sports enthusiast, especially the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, Penn State athletics and learning Tai Chi with the Little Tiger Tai Chi Club.

He enjoyed traveling in his motorhome throughout the United States and Canada and spending winters in Florida.

Many of his best times were riding the paddle boat with his granddaughter Ali, sharing ice cream and taking her to Long Beach Island and Disney World.

He was a member of the Penn Coachmen and Rajah Shrine Caravanners.

He was a member of Neff’s Union Lutheran Church; the Sell Chapel, Elizabethtown; Slatington Lodge No. 440 F&AM; Slatington Royal Arch Chapter No. 292; Packer Commandry No. 23; Allen Council No. 23; Rajah Shrine; Elizabethtown Masonic Village Shrine Club; Scottish Rite, Valley of Allentown; the Donegal Area High Twelve Club 686; and the Grand and Glorious Order of Hillbilly Degree, Outhouse 1, Clan 9.

In addition to his wife Helen, he is survived by his daughter Susan (Young) Marth and son-in-law Olin R. Marth II, of Sinking Spring; a granddaughter Alexandra E. Marth, of Brighton, Colo; brother Robert C. Yanelavage, of Plymouth; and nephew David C. Carey, of Shiremanstown.

A memorial service was held Sept. 15, with a Masonic Service conducted at the John S. Sell Chapel, Masonic Village, Elizabethtown.

Additionally, there will be visitation with family 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 24, with a Masonic Service conducted by Slatington Lodge No. 440, F&AM at 11 a.m. at Heintzelman Funeral Home, 4906 Route 309, Schnecksville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, Philadelphia, 3551 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140, or the Sell Chapel, Masonic Villages, Elizabethtown, PA, 17022.