Walter W. Comer

Walter W. "Uncle Wally" Comer, 89, of Washington, died Thursday, September 7, 2017, in Donnell House, Washington. He had been in declining health since January.
He was born November 5, 1927, in Washington, a son of the late Walter and Leona Howell Comer.
Mr. Comer attended Wylie Avenue School and Trinity High School.
When he was young, Mr. Comer worked at Duncan Miller Glass. Later, he worked as a construction worker with Laborers Local 1058, Pittsburgh, and also for Adam Eidemiller Construction Co.
Mr. Comer was a member of Polish Club and loved listening to polka music. He also enjoyed cutting grass, tending to family graves, making up nicknames for family and sitting on the porch, sharing stories with family and friends.
On January 31, 1946, he entered the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during World War II in the infantry, until his honorable discharge as a technician fifth grade July 13, 1947. For his service with C Troop, 22nd Constabulary Squadron, he was awarded the Army of Occupation World War II Victory Medal.
Surviving are his niece and longtime caregiver, Liz "The Boss" Comer; a brother, Chuckie Comer of Washington; three sisters, Darlene Sharrow of Harrison Township, Mich., Joanne Davis of Washington and Lois (Ray) D'Emilio of McMurray; Liz's grandchildren, Preston and Maddy; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; close special friends, who were like family; and close friend John.
Deceased are a nephew, David Comer, who was like a son; two brothers, Robert and Carl Comer; two baby brothers, Adam and Pete Comer; two sisters, Dorothy Comer and Patty Miller; and a niece, Holli Sharrow.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 12. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 331 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.