Walter

Emma Walter, 95, of Harrisville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, at Grove City Medical Center.

Emma was born April 24, 1927, on her family’s farm in Murrinsville, Butler County. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Desolina M. Ciochetto. She married Newell “Buck” Walter on Sept. 23, 1961. Buck passed away July 28, 2007.

Emma was a trailblazer when it came to working women during a time when woman did not typically have both careers and family obligations. She graduated from Harrisville High School in 1946 and then worked for Bell Telephone from 1949-1962 as a senior operator. She also worked for Slippery Rock State College.

Emma was a member of Barkeyville Methodist Church and attended Tower Presbyterian Church in Grove City. Emma and her husband donated countless hours to the Barkeyville Cemetery Association; Emma was the record-keeper and Newell’s right hand when it came to the cemetery. While attending Barkeyville Methodist Church, she served on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee. Emma also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Emma was known for her amazing gardening skills. She was very crafty, working on different sewing projects her family will treasure. Emma loved her horses. She never hesitated to jump in and help with them at her grandchildren’s riding events. She was happiest in the presence of her family.

Loved ones left to cherish Emma’s memory are her daughters, Debi K. Barr and husband, Terry, of Harrisville and Sharone A. Walter of Penn Hills; sister, Bernice DeCola of Washington, Pa.; and grandchildren, Sondra N. Barr of Harrisville and Stephen J. Barr of Imperial.

Emma was welcomed into heaven by her parents; husband; five brothers, Lewis, John, Joseph, Charles and Reynold Ciochetto; and a sister, Annie Ciochetto.

WALTER — The family of Emma Walter, who died Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the LARRY E. MCKINLEY FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will take place at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. James Leuenberger officiating.

Burial will take place at Barkeryville Cemetery.

Friends and family can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.

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