Howard K. Walter

April 21, 1924 - May 4, 2020

Howard K. Walter, 96, of Manor, passed away Monday, May 4, 2020. He was born April 21, 1924 in Manor, a son of the late Charles B. and Hazel (Kifer) Walter. Howard dedicated his life to his family, the church, and community. He attended Manor School leaving before graduation to go to work and help his mother support the family. He helped his brother Clement “Buster” at the Manor Newstand and Variety Store, and enjoyed seeing big smiles on children’s faces as he bagged their selection of penny candy. He ran errands for Buster and delivered 750 Sunday Newspaper’s throughout the Manor area with help from a nephew or niece. Howard helped his sister Ruth “Enid” with the arrangements for the annual Manor community picnic held at Idlewild Park for over 30 years. Howard was a lifelong member of First United Church of Christ, Manor, where he enjoyed helping with the church’s famous annual Christmas Bazaar, ham loaf dinner, and other various projects and events. He was a retired machinist for Pennsylvania Rubber Company, Jeannette, and Pittsburgh Reflector, Irwin, and an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed roller skating, playing cards, canning, and gardening. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his siblings Clive (Bonny) Walter, Clement Walter, infant sister Irene Walter, Edith “Marie” Walter and Ruth “Enid” Walter. He is survived by his brother Harry (MaryAnn) Walter of Manor; nieces and nephews Carol, Linda, Sandra, Terry, and Randy. Due to the pandemic services and interment are private. The William Snyder Funeral Home Inc., Irwin. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com