Bill Ganshaw Obituary
We announce the death of Bill Ganshaw of Wayland, New York, who passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Bill will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bill Ganshaw to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Ganshaw and Elizabeth Ganshaw; his wife Claudia; his brother Dennis Ganshaw (Elfriede); and his pets, Lil Bit and Squeakers.
He is survived by: his daughter Kerriann Recktenwald (Thomas); his siblings, Sharon Gaczynski, Michael Ganshaw, John Ganshaw Jr. and Maureen Griswold (Ron); his grandson Corey Folts (Aurora); his great grandchildren, Paisley Rose Folts and Hadlee June Folts; his nieces and nephews, Megan Leavy (Tom), Kelsey Stidfole (Cody), Kerstyn Torregiano (Mike), Gwen Henderson (Todd), Steven Gaczynski (Heather), Matthew Griswold and Mark Griswold; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Brayden, Remi, Declan, Kinsley, Forest, Salem, Gavin, Galen, Owen, Logan and Aiden; and his friends, Kevin, Donna Ayers, Bill, Deb Henchen, Jean, Madelyn Wolfanger, Paul and Annie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CareFirst NY Hospice by visiting CareFirstNY.org/donate.
