William W. ?Bill? Beischer, 77 a long time St. Johnsville resident, passed away on Saturday March 4, 2006 at Little Falls Hospital. He was born April 4, 1928 in Little Falls the son of the late Joseph & Olga (Ristock) Beischer, and was a graduate of St. Johnsville High School. His marriage to Phyllis Nellis took place on November 26, 1955 at St. Mark?s Lutheran Church on Crum Creek Road. Mrs. Beischer passed away on September 6, 2004. Bill was a construction worker for Local 35 in Utica, NY. Mr. Beischer was a member of St. Paul?s Lutheran Church in St. Johnsville. Survivors include a brother Edwin R. Beischer of St. Johnsville, a sister, Isabel Ponce of Albany, in-laws, Shirley T. Kilts of Florida, & Donna & George Swartz of St. Johnsville, and many nieces & nephews. He was pre-deceased by a sister Irene Sitterly. In keeping with Bill?s wishes graveside services will be held later in the spring at St. Johnsville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Enea Family Funeral Home, 9 Center St., St. Johnsville, NY. All memorial contribution may be made to S.A.V.A.C., P.O. Box 296, St. Johnsville, NY 13452 or to St. Paul?s Lutheran Church, 32 W. Main St., St. Johnsville, NY 13452.