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Walter Dalverny Obituary

Walter James 'Bud' Dalverny, 84, of Bridgeville, formerly of Bulger, died Sunday, November 26, 2023, in UPMC Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born December 23, 1938 in Midway, Son of the late Fred and Stella Gatus Dalverny.

Walter served in the Marine Corp after high school. He worked at Wheeling Steel as a laborer, then spent many years as a yardman at the Pennsylvania and Lake Erie rail yard in McKees Rocks. After retirement he continued to work for Napa in Bridgeville as a delivery person.

He attended Corpus Christi Parish, Bridgeville. He also enjoyed golf, being in the outdoors, hunting, especially traveling the Forest County, Marienville area. He was also a huge fan of Hank Williams, Sr. and Waylon Jennings. He most liked spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Surviving are son, Shawn (Jessica) Dalverny; grandchildren, Garbriella and Finley Dalverny all of Baldwin Boro; two brothers, Terry (Linda) Dalverny of Cumberland, Md.; and Fred (Carol) Dalverny of Calcutta, Ohio; a sister, Sharon (Dale) Kreuer of South Fayette; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Mary Gilligan Dalverny; sister, Carol Dalverny; and a brother, John in infancy.

A private service was held and interment in Our Lady of Lourdes, Burgettstown.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org

Arrangements entrusted to the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321

Visit at www.coleman-taylorfuneralservices.com.





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Published by Observer-Reporter on Nov. 30, 2023.

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Barbara Miller

December 10, 2023

Shawn I am so so sorry to hear this..my very deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time..your dad was a very very good man. I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of you and your dad. Deepest sympathy

Dave Kaminski

December 2, 2023

I enjoyed everyday working with you at Napa. Rest in peace, Bud.

Dennis

December 1, 2023

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Brother Marine, McKeesport, Pa.

November 30, 2023

Semper Fi Marine. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. R.I.P.

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