At the age of 92, Walter left this world the way he would have always wanted. He had his entire family together during his last few hours on this earth.
Walter was born on June 3, 1927 in Lyndora, Pennsylvania to Samuel & Mary Kononchuk. After serving in WWII, he married wife Martha on July 11, 1953. This year would have been their 67th Wedding Anniversary. During their 67 years of marriage they had three children Richard Kononchuk (Nancy), Cathleen Kononchuk, Jill Gay (Riggs), four grandchildren, Richard Kononchuk II (Megan), Natasha Kononchuk, Megan Gay and John Gay, and two great grandchildren, Alexis Espada and Jaden Kononchuk.
Walter was happiest when he had all his family around him. He would love to reminisce about the “good old days.” He had this ability to make so many people feel loved and special. His family and friends hold so many memories of love and laughter with him. We like to think that he is up in heaven listing to one of his favorite tunes, Beer Barrel Polka.