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Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - HamburgWalter Weidman Obituary
Walter H. Weidman, Jr. 65, of Cresco, Northampton Co., passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 in St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem.
Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Walter H., Sr. and Virginia M. (James) Weidman. Walt was a 1978 graduate of Hamburg Area High School. He worked at Fine Wine & Good Spirits, Cresco, retiring on August 15, 2025.
Walt is survived by his sons: Jeffrey M. Weidman and his life partner Kyra Sidwell, Pottstown; and Joseph J. Weidman and his wife Bethany Weidman, Pottstown; two grandchildren: Malia J. Weidman and Everett J. Weidman; and two sisters: Audrey K. Hess, Hamburg; and Sheryl L. Yoder, North Carolina.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 11:00 am at St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery, Gernant's Church Road, Leesport.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/86604-boomers-angels-animal-rescue-care-east-stroudsburg-pennsylvania or
http://givekidneyfund.org. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
St. John's (Gernant's) Cemetery
Gernant's Church Road, Leesport, PA 19533
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Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc. - Hamburg