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James V. Walter, 86 of Indiana Township, died Saturday April 18, 2026 at his home with his loving family by his side. He was born January 12, 1940 in Etna, to the late Edward P. and Evelyn A. (Reed) Walter, Sr. Jim grew up in Etna graduating from Etna High School in 1958. He worked in the maintenance department of Glenshaw Glass for over 40 years. Jim enjoyed hunting, traveling, going on cruises with his wife and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years Jeanne M. (Bernthaler) Walter his children James V. (Debbie Shearn) Walter, Jr. of Aliquippa, Clifford (Mary Forsyth) of West Deer, Mark J. (Sharon) Conich of Natrona Heights, and Michelle (Russell) Colton of West Deer, his 15 grandchildren, his siblings Edward P. Walter, Jr., H. David Walter and Evelyn A.
At Jim’s request all viewing, services and burial were private. Arrangements were entrusted to the SIWICKI-YANICKO FUNERAL HOME, 23 McKrell Road, Russellton, West Deer Twp. View obituary online and leave condolences at www.siwicki-yanickofh.com/obituary/James-Walter
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