MaryAnn E. Walter, 83, of Tyrone and formerly of Philipsburg, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2014 at Epworth Manor in Tyrone.
Born Dec. 9, 1930 in Wilcox, she was the daughter of the late John Charles and Anna (Powley) Orolin. She married James Darrell Walter on Nov. 4, 1950 at Camp Atterbury, Ind. He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 2008.
She was Roman Catholic by faith. Mrs. Walter had been a nurse’s aide at Windy Hill Village, Philipsburg and was a co-owner/operator of the Pastry Shop in Philipsburg for many years until retiring. She was a 1948 graduate of the Wilcox High School.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, James and Charles Walter; an infant granddaughter, Anne Marie Komisar; and a brother, John Orolin. She was the last of her generation.
Mrs. Walter is survived by three daughters, Kathryn Komisar and Meri Laich and her husband, Kenneth, both of Philipsburg and Liz Conklin and her husband, David of Roaring Spring. She’s also survived by 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, Philipsburg, with the Rev. William R. Walker officiating. Burial will be at Saint Anne Cemetery in Wilcox.
Friends will be received from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 123 Sparks St., State College, PA 16801.
Friend may sign the guestbook at:Â beezerheathfh.com.
