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Phyllis A. Walter

June 9, 1933 – Oct. 23, 2016

Phyllis A. Walter, 83, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, formerly of Claysburg, passed away Sunday at the home.

She was born in Blair Township, daughter of the late George E. Sr. and Mary (Wentz) Hammel. On Dec. 14, 1956, she married John Walter in Hollidaysburg, and he preceded her in death on March 12, 1996.

Surviving are a sister, Gloria L. Weaver of Claysburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Zelda Weaver; and two brothers: George Jr. and Roy Hammel.

Phyllis was employed at Warnaco, Altoona, for more than 30 years. She was a member of Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, Claysburg, as well as the TOPS Club, Hollidaysburg.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Leslie-Miller

Funeral Home, Claysburg. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, Claysburg, Pastors David Maxwell and Daniel Hammel officiating. Interment will be at Upper Claar Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Upper Claar Church of the Brethren, 405 Upper Claar Road, Claysburg, PA 16625.