Walter P. Conklin, Sr.
Walter P. Conklin, Sr., 82, of Philipsburg, PA died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his home.
Born on July 23, 1938 in Wallaceton, PA he was the son of the late Frank B. and Elva E (Knepp) Conklin. He was married to Aretta M. (Ross) Conklin: she preceded him in death on November 22, 2002.
He was of the Christian Faith.
Walter was a retired laborer for the Conklin Wrecking Yard and enjoyed game shows.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.
He is survived by: three daughters, Carolyn M. Gillingham of Clearfield, PA, Marsha L. Bush of Clearfield, PA and Mary E. Barger & her husband Nicholas of Philipsburg, PA; four sons, Walter P. Conklin, Jr. of West Decatur, PA, Arnold L. Conklin & his wife Billie Jo of West Decatur, PA, Michael L. Conklin of Grampian, PA and Patrick A. Conklin of Grampian, PA; one sister, Grace of Harrisburg, PA; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchilldren.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at the Heath Funeral Home & Cremation Services, LLC in Osceola Mills, PA: with Jerome Mick officiating. Burial will be at the Umbria Cemetery in Osceola Mills, PA.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 6:00 p.m. until funeral time at the funeral home.
To sign the online guestbook go to: www.heathfuneral.com