John L. Walters

Walters, John L. WESTERLO, N.Y. John L. Walters, 79 years, of Westerlo, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 17, 2008. He was born in Green-wich, Conn., on April 7, 1929, son of the late Frederick and Elsie (Olson) Walters. John served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. John was employed as a laborer with the Albany Co. Highway Department in Westerlo, N.Y. until his retirement. He was a member of the VW Post in Conn. He loved hunting, fishing, his friends, country music and his "Lotto". John also loved to fly and work on planes. John was predeceased by his companion of 26 years, Helen Lewandoski; four brothers, David, Richard, George and Fred Walters; and a sister, Elsie Nebel. Surviving are two brothers, Charles and Robert Walters and three sisters, Ethel Brower, Irene Scheck and Helen White; three stepsons, Wayne and Henry Lewandoski and Joseph Lewin; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Monday, July 21, 2008 at 11 a.m. at the Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville, NY 12083. Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in the Rensselaerville Cemetery.