William L. "Bill" Tone, 72, of Bethlehem died Thursday, September 3, 2026 in his home surrounded by the love of his family. He and his wife Helen E. "Pumpkin" (Higgins) Tone were looking forward to their 47th wedding anniversary on September 21, 2026. Born in Easton, he was the son of the late William and Victoria (Salvaggio) Tone. After graduation from Easton High School in 1972, he accepted a position at Victaulic. His main career was in the water department for the City of Bethlehem for many years before retiring. He was the former President of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 32BJ municipal workers union representing non-uniformed employees for the City of Bethlehem.

After retiring Bill was employed at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course for several years. He was an avid golfer who attained 3 hole in ones. Bill was a respected PIAA and NCAA baseball umpire having worked numerous championship games. He also umpired Olympic trials and American Legion finals.

Bill was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Eagles and Notre Dame Football. He also enjoyed cooking and experimenting in the kitchen, but most of all he treasured the time spent with his grandchildren while watching them participate in sports.  He and Pumpkin were blessed to make many memories traveling to Ireland, Paris, Germany and Ocean City, MD.

Survivors: Wife; son, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel P. Tone and his wife Lily of Clarksburg, MD; siblings, Francis Tone and his wife Carol of Easton, John Tone and his partner Debbie VanHorn of Bethlehem, Michael Tone of Emmaus, Gerald Tone and his wife Kathleen of Pottsville, Steven Tone and his partner Amy Moss, Donna Merring and her husband Michael, Colleen Ziegenhorn and her husband Mark all of Easton; brothers-in-law, Earl Kunkel of Jim Thorpe and Richard Starke of FL; grandsons, Nathan Tone and Colton Tone, step-granddaughter, Sonya Fela; 25 nephews and nieces; 36 great nephews and nieces. Bill was predeceased by his sisters, Mary Kunkel and Lynn Starke, brother-in-law, John A. Hearn and great nephew, Henry Donnelly.

Service: Funeral Mass 10:00AM Friday, September 11, 2026 at Holy Infancy Catholic Church, 312 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA. 18015. Family and friends may call from 9:00AM to 10:00AM Friday, September 11, 2026 at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, Bethlehem. Please record a memory at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

Contributions: Memorials may be made in Bill's memory to the church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, https://www.stjude.org.