Walter S. Weleski

1927 - 2021

Walter S. Weleski, 94, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2021. He was born June 15, 1927, in Tarentum, a son of the late Vincent and Angela "Nellie" (Glogowski) Weleski. Walter served his country in Italy during WWII in the Army 88th Infantry Division Headquarters Battery 337th Field Artillery. He retired after over 38 years of service from the 8-2 department of Allegheny Ludlum Steel where he worked as a personnel clerk. Walter was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church of Guardian Angels Parish, Natrona Heights, and American Legion Post No. 48, Natrona. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, hunting and fishing with his son and grandson. Walter was also active in the Boy Scouts and the Highlands High School Band when his son was active in both. He is survived by his wife, Theresa "Terri" (Polczynski) Weleski; son, Russell W. (Debra) Weleski, of Natrona Heights; grandson, Russell T. Weleski; and by his sister, Marian (Walter) Valasek, of Brackenridge. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his daughter, Corrine Elaine Weleski, in 1961; brothers, Edward and Joseph Weleski; and by his sister, Anastasia "Betty" Basnak. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle Street, Natrona Heights, PA 15065, 724-224-8688, where a parting prayer service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 a.m. in Most Blessed Sacrament Church with his pastor, the Rev. John Lendvai. Burial will be in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township. To send an online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.