Walter Bryja Obituary
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Born on February 15, 1933, in Portage, Walter was the son of the late Jacob and Franceszka (Kuras) Bryja.
A U.S. Army veteran and minor league baseball player, Walter was a member of Good Shepherd Parish, Kent. He was an avid Penn State and Indiana County sports fan, and prior to his retirement, he was employed as a high school chemistry and physics teacher.
He was preceded in death by several brothers and one sister.
Surviving is his wife, Dorothy (Nibert) Bryja, Clarksburg; daughter, Tanya Bryja and her husband, Bradley Cox, Brussels, Belgium; brother Michael Bryja; sister, Bernice Bryja; and many nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends may call from 4 to 6 PM, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Bowser Minich Funeral Home, Indiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Good Shepherd Parish, Kent, at 11 AM with Father Segundino R. Laude as celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Indiana County Humane Society, 191 Airport Road, Indiana, PA 15701.
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Darlene Corkan-Motley
June 9, 2024
I still tell teenagers about Mr Bryja's comments like work can be enjoyable, but work is not fun. I remember him also asking deeper questions as to whether we thought the nature of people was good or bad. Coming late to Jesus Christ, I now understand the answer. I hope to see Mr Bryja again as he was a blessing as an educator and in the fair treatment of students. Hopefully he is now riding the gravy train in the presence of Jesus Christ.
Eloissa
June 4, 2024
My sincerest love and sympathy to all of you. I'm sorry that I cannot be there in person. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Joyce & Larry Thomas
June 3, 2024
Uncle Walter was always full of fun and love! Especially at reunions and weddings, where we mostly talked & had good times with him! We Always loved him & enjoyed our visits! We will cherish our memories of him! We send our sincere sympathy & love to the family.
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Bernie Blystone
June 3, 2024
Mr. Bryja prepared me scholastically to be able to compete at the University of Pittsburgh. Wish I could have had him earlier in school -I graduated in the 1st year of the merger. With that said the Walter Bryja scholarship has been awarded in his name to an 2024 Apollo-Ridge graduate seeking to further their education in science studies.
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