Walter S. Velosky Sr.
Walter S. Velosky Sr., 54, of New Salem, Pa., passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2002, in the Uniontown Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born May 18, 1947, in Fairbank, Fayette County, Pa., son of Peter and Helen Bea Velosky.
He was a member of Saint Thomas Roman Catholic Church in Footedale, Pa., and the Fairbank Rod & Gun Club.
He was a retired employee from Koppers Industry Inc. with 35 years service.
“Wally” enjoyed the outdoors and loved hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Dana Carroll Velosky; a son, Walter S. Velosky Jr. of Uppermiddletown, Pa.; two daughters: Jamie Velosky and Elizabeth Velosky both at home; a brother, John A. Velosky of Manchester, New Hampshire; a sister, Patricia Lonchar of Willoughby, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in DEARTH FUNERAL HOME, New Salem, Pa., today after 7 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Tuesday, May 7, at 10 a.m. in St. Thomas Roman Catholic Church, Footedale, with Rev. Fr. James L. Popochock as Celebrant.
Entombment will follow in Chapel of Peace Mausoleum at LaFayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
Parish Wake Service will be held in the Funeral Home on Monday at 3 p.m.