Obituary

Hritz, Walter P., 79, Johnstown went home to be with the Lord July 1, 2015. Born Nov. 15, 1935 to the late George and Katherine (Urbassik) Hritz. Preceded in death by an infant daughter Theresa; infant grandson, Joseph; infant granddaughter, Jacinda; daughter-in-law, Priscilla; and siblings, Thomas, George, Anna, Gertrude, Dorothy, Pauline, and Caroline. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara (Fesko); daughters, Kimberly L. Burke (Patrick Sr.); Christine M. Harrington (Joseph); sons, Walter P. Jr.; David J.; Kevin J. (Pamela); Allan P. (Victoria); granddaughters, Destiny, Athena, Shannon, Stephanie, Courtney, Chelsa; grandsons, Robert, Matthew, Patrick Jr., Brennan, Allan Jr., Stephen, Marcus, Andrew; great-grandchildren, Emmalina, Alainah, Carson, Irelyn, Angelo, Paityn, and Haleigh; siblings, Emma, Catherine, Sophie, Richard, Alvin, Mildred, Phyllis; and many nieces and nephews. Walter retired from Bethlehem Steel after 37 years as a brick layer, was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved gardening, swinging on his swing, but most important to him was his family and grandchildren. Friends will be received Tuesday, July ,  from 3 p.m. until time of services at 7 p.m. at Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 1521 Frankstown Rd., with Fr. Robert L. Ruston, officiating.  Arrangements in care of Hindman Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., exclusive provider of “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” Condolences may be made at HindmanFuneralHomes.com.