Walter Farrell

Walter J. Farrell, 77, of Tyrone, formerly of Bradford, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 11, 2024) at Hollidaysburg Veterans Home, Duncansville, after a courageous battle with cancer due to his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.
He was born June 21, 1947, in Bradford, the son of the late Walter and Mary "Romaine" Hotelling Farrell.
He was a 1965 graduate of Bradford Area High School.
On May 10, 1969, at First United Methodist Church, Bradford, he married Connie E. Wilson, who survives.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat.
He was a life member of the Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW in Bradford, and a member of the Moose Lodge 223 in Huntingdon. He was a NASCAR fan who loved hunting, gardening or just being outdoors. When he and Connie owned a motorhome they enjoyed spending time camping. In his younger years he worked on the family's dairy farm.
He was employed by the former Trico Industries, Bradford, for 26 years, prior to working at the former JPT, Jamestown, N.Y., for seven years and finally retiring in 2012 after five years of working as a custodian for Bradford Area School District.
In addition to his wife of 55 years, Connie Farrell of Tyrone, he is also survived by two daughters, Stephanie Farrell of Homer City and Melissa (James) Schneider of Huntingdon; one special chosen daughter, Vicky (Mike) Campogiani of Bradford; two sisters, Carol Henke of Bradford and Janice (Charlie) Kaefer of Bradford; six grandchildren, Patrick Sheridan of Dunkirk, N.Y., Sophie Sheridan of Homer City, Jacob Schneider of Huntingdon, Jonathon Schneider of Huntingdon, Adriana Campogiani of Bradford and Mikey Campogiani of Bradford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Schneider; and one sister, Marilyn Smith.
Visitation will be held 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 15, 2024) at Mascho Funeral Home Inc. with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Klouw, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, officiating.
Military funeral honors and burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Lt. John C. Roche Post 212 VFW, 94 Barbour St., Bradford, PA 16701; or the Arthritis Foundation Inc., 8 20th St., Huntingdon, PA 16652.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Mascho Funeral Home Inc.
Online condolences can be expressed at maschofuneral.com.