William Schlamowitz

William C. Schlamowitz, 50, of Keyser died unexpectedly September 19, 2021.

Born June 5, 1971, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Gloria (Price) Rizzuto. He also was preceded in death by his grandparents, Melvin Charles Price and Aurea (Benitez) Price.

Mr. Schlamowitz graduated from Fort Hill High School, Class of 1989. Following graduation, he went to work for Bayliner. He enjoyed being a member of the vaping community, creating specialty flavors for expos. His days were spent collecting, curating, and auctioning die-cast cars. Creating a larger-than-life character for himself and in the process an even larger friend following. But when he did get a break, he’d be up before sunrise casting a line and regardless of the catch he’d always have a fish tale. An aggressive, tight-handed poker player he often left the table a winner. While he never bowled a 300, it never stopped him from trying as this was his favorite family pastime. All his vocations aside, Will’s greatest attribute was his heart which shown brightest through his personality. While your home, we will continue to go big!

Surviving is his wife, Susan Schlamowitz, who he married on February 19, 2016, and was devoted to wholeheartedly; his former wife, Penny Walker, and their two daughters, Ivy Schlamowitz and Jessica Folmer and husband Andrew; stepchildren, Breanna Jernell and fiancé Jake, Lee Lewis and wife Kathryn; grandchildren, Jase Poland, Kam Lewis, Elijah Folmer, Emily Folmer; aunt, Carmen Price; brother, Matthew Rizzuto and wife Helena; sister-in-law, Hilda Rizzuto; nieces, Angela Rizzuto, Alexis Rizzuto, and Lydia Leatherman; nephew, Justin Leatherman; mother-in-law, Reda Arbogast; life-long friend, Dennis Bittinger; special friend, Dave Carroll and all of the loyal friends from the die-cast community, as well as countless friends and family in New York and finally one special cat, Fluffy.

Friends will be received at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m.

A funeral service will be conducted at the Smith Funeral Home, Keyser Chapel, on Monday, September 27, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Bill O"Haver officiating.

Interment will be held at a later date.