Walter P. Fairman, 88, of Punxsutawney, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Mulberry Square Elder Care & Rehabilitation Center.
He was born December 3, 1930, in Punxsutawney to the late Michael and Mary (Soltis) Fairman.
Walt was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. He was a member of Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church. He was Assistant Manager at A&P supermarket for many years before retiring. He was an excellent golfer and loved to go hunting with his nephews.
He is survived by his brother; Stephen Fairman of Punxsutawney and several beloved nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Margaret Sakash and Helen Fairman, a Sister in Law; Anna Fairman, brother in law; Mike Sakash and a nephew; Bob Fairman.
Friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at the McCabe Funeral Home in Punxsutawney where a Parastas will be held at 4:30 p.m. A Panichida service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at the funeral home followed by Divine Liturgy at 10:00 a.m. at Ss. Peter & Paul Byzantine Church with Rev. Fr. Vasil Kadar as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences may be made at mccabefuneralhomespa.com.