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Craig P. Walter

November 23, 2019

Craig P. Walter

Craig Paul Walter, 61 of Brodheadsville, PA passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 23, 2019 at home. Born July 17, 1958 in Wilson Borough, PA he was a son of Arvilla “Billie” (Leh) Walter and the late John E. Walter. He was a 1976 graduate of Wilson High School and the Vocational Technical School for Electrical Technology. He was employed by Mars Wrigley in Hackettstown, NJ for almost 20 years. Prior to that he was employed by Kays Electric, Bill Coughlin Electrical and Ingersoll-Rand. Craig loved fishing, family vacations to Canada and owning his own “little piece of America”, but he especially loved and was proud of his two amazing children.

He is survived by his mother; his beloved wife of 34 years: Susan (Koch); his children: Timothy of Baltimore, MD, Kalee of Wilson Borough; brothers: Thomas (wife Helen) of Browns Mills, NJ, John (wife Stacee) of Wilson Borough; father-in-law: John Koch of Nazareth, PA; brother-in-law: Steven Koch (wife Bonnie) of Nazareth; nieces and nephews: Robbie, Kelly, Matthew, Jake, Tyler and Bethanee, Dakota, Mason and Kara; and those he thought of as daughters: Tori, Danielle and many others.

Services are 10:30 AM Saturday (Nov. 30) in New Creation United Church of Christ, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA with visitation 5 to 7 PM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton and 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday in the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to New Creation UCC, 3730 Nicholas St., Easton, PA 18045. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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  1. Kelle A Ayers

    November 24, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    My heart breaks with this reality. Life never seems fair as the best are always taken first. I will always remember this wonderful man as kind and so wonderful to all he met. Rest in peace my friend. You are loved and missed.

  2. Sharon Wilgus

    November 25, 2019 at 9:18 am

    Dear Susan & Family,
    I am so sorry for you loss. Prayers for strength thru this difficult time.

  3. Susan Finlay

    November 26, 2019 at 10:09 am

    I believe there are people put in this world that make such a impression in your life that they will stay forever in your heart …. he was one of those people. Craig & his family played a huge role in my daughter Toris life she referred to him to the father figure she never had. Taking her on vacations year after year & other things too many to list. Words cannot express how sorry. I am for your loss My prayers are w/ your family & please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can ever do anything

  4. Jill Koose

    November 27, 2019 at 5:45 pm

    Always felt blessed having you live next to my in laws in Wilson. You were always so kind and thoughtful and always looked out for them. Prayers for all of you at this most difficult time.

  5. Joan & Hub Campbell

    November 29, 2019 at 10:42 pm

    There are no words to express how shocked we were to hear about Craig and how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you Susan, Tim, Kalee and family. Hold onto all those wonderful memories…….if only we could all be back on Sand Lake!

  6. Gail Petteruti

    November 30, 2019 at 9:06 am

    Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your loved one.

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