Harry J. Walters
Feb. 3, 1943 – Dec. 19, 2025
Harry J. Walters, 82, of Altoona, passed away Friday afternoon at James E. Van Zandt Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Alma (Walters) Freet.
On Dec. 1, 1962, he married Anna Hatch, who survives, at St. Mark Catholic Church, Altoona.
Also surviving are his sons, Shawn (Karen) and Scott, both of Altoona; brothers: Bill, Albert “Sonny,” Gary and Garth Freet, all of Altoona; and brother, Kevin “Jimmy” Freet of South Carolina; two sisters, Sue Moore of Altoona and Patty Johnson of Troy, Mich.; and three grandchildren: Alyssa, Jerica and Jonah Walters.
Harry was preceded in death by a son, Wayne; a brother, Rick; and a sister, Sandy.
He was a 1962 graduate of Altoona High School and a U.S. Navy veteran. Harry retired as a Prudential Insurance agent after many years of service.
He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, and a member of Casey Jones Locomovers, where he had served as president, and Gallitzin Lions Club. He enjoyed camping, gardening, dancing, going to old car shows and loved spending time with his family.
Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, at Plank, Stitt & Stevens Funeral Home, 421 Montgomery St., Hollidaysburg.
A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Hollidaysburg, by Father Alan Thomas. Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery with Military Honors.
The family requests that donations be made to the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in memory of Harry.
Condolences may be made at stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or the Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.
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