Donald R. Walters
Amend
Donald R. “Woody” Walters, 85, of Amend, passed away Monday, November 24, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
He was born August 18, 1940 in Leckrone, German Township.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Theodore and Isabelle Tolbert Walters. Woody was the last surviving member of his parents’ family of 13 siblings. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Kathryn Mesler Walters.
Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Ruth I. Wilburn Walters; six children, Judy and Paul Forsythe, Cathy and Jim Gibson, Donald and April Walters, Eugene Walters, Rich and Kelly Walters, and Janet Walters; along with 14 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.
He was employed all his life as a coal miner and truck driver until his retirement.
The family will receive friends and family in the DEAN C. WHITMARSH FUNERAL HOME, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, from 4 until the funeral service at 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, with Dale Johnson officiating. Interment will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 26, in Church Hill Cemetery, McClellandtown.