Walter Gerasimovich

Walter Gerasimovich, 93, of Terra Alta, WV, died on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at the South Fayette Nursing Center in Markleysburg, PA.

Walter was born April 22, 1923, in Kingwood, a son of the late Joseph Lawrence and Antoinette (Bochon) Gerasimovich.

He worked from 1965-1970 as a Deputy in Preston County, then as a police officer for the City of Kingwood beginning in 1970. Walter was wounded during a robbery of Penn Marva. He was a bus driver for 14 years for the Preston County Board of Education. Walter enjoyed playing music and played his tenor banjo with the bands, JC & The Boys and the Riggins Brothers. He was a member of the Beatty Methodist Church in the Whetsell Settlement.

He is survived by one son and spouse, Steven and Kelli Gerasimovich of Morgantown; two daughters and spouses, Cindy and Richard Riggins of Terra Alta, Marsha and Chris Brown of Alpharetta, GA; one sister and spouse, Louise and Mark Senich of Clawson, MI; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Wilma Jean Gerasimovich; a son, Michael Lynn Gerasimovich; six brothers, Alexshay, Charles Ivan, Ivan, Alexander, Nick and Mitchell Gerasimovich; five sisters, Stella Bernatowicz, Mary Gerasimovich, Anne Craig, Nellie Krupinski, Vera Gerasimovich,

Family and friends may call at the Rotruck-Lobb Kingwood Chapel, 295 South Price Street on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 6-8pm; Monday, October 3, 2016 from 2-4 & 6-8pm; Tuesday, October 4, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral in the funeral home chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Lucinda Lee officiating. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, Kingwood.

Personal condolences may be offered to the family online at www.rotruck-lobb.com.

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