Walter C. Holtsmaster

Walter Holtsmaster Obituary

Holtsmaster, Walter C.

Walter C. Holtsmaster, 74, of South Gibson, died Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Gino Merli Veterans Center, Scranton. His wife is the former Linda A. Wells. They were married January 12, 1991. Born April 2, 1941 in Carbondale, PA, son of Doris Schenck of South Gibson and the late Walter Holtsmaster. Walter was a US Army veteran and worked as a computer analyst for L3 Communications, Binghamton, NY for 33 years prior to his retirement. His greatest joy was restoring antique cars and attending car shows across the country with his wife Linda. They loved to travel and took many wonderful trips together. He enjoyed the beach and participated in the Triple Cities Street Rods, Binghamton, NY. He is survived by two sons, Walter C. Holtsmaster, Jr. of Forkston Township, PA and Mark Holtsmaster & wife Dawn of Moscow, PA; two step-daughters, Donna Rowe & husband Craig of New Milford, PA and Karen Stone & husband Roger of New Milford, PA; five grandchildren, Bethany Yarrison, Emily Holtsmaster, Bryn Dotzel, Cage Dotzel and Adam Holtsmaster; three sisters, Marsha Violetti & husband Rick of Bay Shore, NY, Patricia Barney & companion Fred Benson of Lenox Township, PA and Marlene Dean & husband Larry of South Gibson, PA; two brothers, Gary Holtsmaster & wife Carol of Myrtle Beach, SC and Frank Holtsmaster & wife Kaye of Thompson, PA; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by one step son, Brad Dotzel A memorial service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am in the South Gibson United Methodist Church, celebrated by Pastor Marge McCarty, officiating. A military service will be held by the Elk Mountain VFW Post 8488. Friends may call Thursday from 10-11 am at the church. Arrangements are under the care of the Shifler-Parise Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Clifford. To share condolences and photos with Walter's family visit his book of everlasting memories at www.parisefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to the Gino Merli Veterans Center, 401 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa 18503.

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Published by Press & Sun-Bulletin on Feb. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Holtsmaster

12 Entries

Ric & Joan Hensberry

January 28, 2019

Linda and family,
Although time passes there isn't a day we don't think about Walt and what his friendship meant to us. He was a mentor to Ric and his life lives on through all of these wonderful memories. He was a brilliant man full of life and laughter. We truly miss him. All our love forever and always, Ric & Joan

Diana Martin-Thomas

February 5, 2016

Linda and family - you are in our thoughts and prayers. - Martin family in Virginia

RIP

Steven Holtsmaster

February 5, 2016

Ric & Joan Hensberry

February 4, 2016

Linda and family,

How deeply saddened we are to hear of Walt's passing. He was so very dear and special to Joan and I. All of his years of mentoring at Link and most of all both your friendships will forever hold a very special place in our hearts. He truly was a silent force and a man I admired. Please know we are thinking of you all and praying for you at this difficult time. We are here for you if you need anything at all. Until we see Walt again someday...he is looking down on us and with you each and everyday. All our love, hugs, and kisses, Ric and Joan

Tom Bates

February 4, 2016

Sorry to hear of your loss, i knew of his love for old car, he will be missed.R.I.P. walt.

John Frye

February 4, 2016

So sorry to hear of Walts passing, he was one of my childhood heroes the man could fix anything and I remember him restoring the 38 ford. JR and Mark you had a great Dad that taught us all so much, Rest in peace Walt.

Mark George

February 3, 2016

Mark and Family, I'm sorry for your loss. You and your Family our in our prayers.

February 3, 2016

So very sorry to hear. Will keep trying to reach the family. Love you - Carolyne

Linda Holtsmaster

February 3, 2016

Thank you all for your condolences , Walt is now in Hot rod heaven ,and out of pain . He talked fondly of all the workers at Links ,L-3 . Sincerely Linda

Julia Petrey

February 2, 2016

Sorry to hear of Walt's passing. I worked with him at Link in the Kirkwood plant. Sincere condolences to his wife and family members.

February 2, 2016

Family of Walt
I give my deepest sympathy to the family of their loss. He was a fellow worker @ Link (I also worked @ Link 33 years) We shared some good memories)

Paul Halupke Port Crane NY

Ken Fish

February 2, 2016

My sincere condolences to Walt's family. I worked with Walt at LINK for many years.

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