Walter Graznak
Walter Graznak, age 87, of Greensboro, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the Uniontown Hospital with his loving family at his side.
He was born on Saturday, May 3, 1924 the son of John and Eva Graznak in Dunkard Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Walter served his country during World War II with the 335 2nd S i g n a l S e r v i c e Battalion of the United States Army in France, Germany, and Italy.
He retired from the West Penn Power Hatfield Station.
He was a lifelong resident of Greene County, where he enjoyed woodworking, farming spending time outdoors, and being with his family above all else.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Walter William “Bill” Graznak; two brothers, Mike Graznak and Ray Graznak; and three sisters Eva Mushinsky, Ann Hall and Kay Beloncis.
Walter is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty Jane Lincoln Graznak: daughters: Judy Bochan and husband John of Louisville, Kentucky, Margie Rudolph and husband Mike of Greensboro, J a n i s Nisbet and husband Steven of Savannah, Georgia; grandson, M i c h a e l R u d o l p h Jr.; granddaughter, Emily Jane Rudolph; five brothers: Joe Graznak, John Graznak, Andy Graznak, Charlie Graznak, Jim Graznak; three sisters, Helen Porter, Rose Rojas, Margaret Graznak; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received in the LOUIS E. RUDOLPH FUNERAL HOME, Thomas B. Rudolph, Funeral Director and Supervisor, 15 Main Street, Point Marion, PA 15474 today Monday, August 22, from 6 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, August 23, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, August 24, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the hour of Service with Reverend R. Scott Teets officiating.
Interment will follow in Monongahela Hill Cemetery, Greensboro, Pennsylvania where Military Rites will be accorded at graveside by the Point Marion Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 747 and the American Legion Post 499.