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Hildegard T. “Hilda” Walker, 86, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of Windfall Road, St. Marys, died on Friday, April 29, 2022 following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 21, 1935, in Berern, Germany, a daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Lemke Engelberg.
She was married to the late Daniel Walker, who preceded her in death in 1972.
Mrs. Walker was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and retired from Metal Powdered Products after many years of service. In her free time, she liked to travel. She also loved gardening, flowers, and tending to her plants. One of her greatest treasures was her family, and she especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
She is survived by five children; Theresa Santaniello of Clearfield, Richard Walker of Elbon, Annette Wilson and her husband Mark of St. Marys, Lisa Cormier of Salisbury, MA, and Joseph Walker of St. Marys and by seven grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers; Peter (Rita) Engelberg of St. Marys and Martin (Judy) Engelberg of Brockway, and by a sister-in-law, Nancy Engelberg of St. Marys, as well as by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother; Sigfried Engelberg, by a sister; Gerda Squires, and by her longtime companion, Leo Woodford, who preceded her in death in 2017.
A Funeral Service for Hildegard “Hilda” Walker will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home with Rev. Erik Hart officiating.
Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of choice. Lynch-Green Funeral Home, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be made to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com.
ERIE - The war in Ukraine has created the need for humanitarian efforts across the world. Among the many needs of the war-torn region include a severe shortage of blood bags and other blood collection supplies that are essential to the immediate care of patients in Ukraine. Community Blood Bank, Blood Centers of America (BCA) and America’s Blood Centers (ABC) have joined together with Fresenius Kabi in a nationwide campaign to provide needed blood-collection and transfusion supplies to Ukraine. CBB is participating in a campaign where blood donors can donate blood to save lives here locally while also extending a helping hand to Ukraine.
During the week of May 2-7, every donation of blood at the CBB Donor Center or at a blood drive in our communities will generate a $20 contribution to the relief efforts with a cap of $3,000. All proceeds will be used to purchase the blood collection supplies most needed in Ukraine. $10 of each contribution is being made by CBB, and Fresenius Kabi will provide a matching donation. We are excited at the opportunity to raise money for much needed blood supplies in the war-torn region and still provide lifesaving blood products locally. In addition, all donors for the month of May will be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 gas gift card!
Community Blood Bank is open at 2646 Peach St. Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To request an interview please contact Richard Seymour by phone: (O) 814-4564206 or (C) 419- 3660352 or email: Richard. seymour@fourhearts. org.
Community Blood Bank partners with hospitals in Northwest Pennsylvania and Western New York to provide blood for patients in need. If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. To learn more or find a blood drive near you, visit www.fourhearts.org or call 877-842-0631.
RIDGWAY TWP. – At 8:08 p.m. on April 19, PSP Ridgway troopers were dispatched to 5261 Grant Rd., Ridgway Twp., to speak with a male regarding his mother placing his gun in safekeeping. While speaking with Charles Magnusson, 37, of Ridgway, a bong, marijuana smoking device (bowl), and marijuana grinder were observed in plain view within the residence. Charges were filed through MDJ 59-3-02.
FOX TWP. – On April 19 at 3:33 p.m., PSP Ridgway was dispatched to Irishtown Road in Fox Township for a report of criminal mischief. According to PSP, a hole was drilled into the gas tank for a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado belonging to a 74-year-old Kersey man. The gas tank was valued at $1,000. The
HORTON TWP. – PSP Ridgway reports investigating a crash at 5:25 p.m. on April 18 on SR 219 791 feet south of Oyster Run Road in Horton Township. According to PSP, this crash occurred as a 2015 GMC Acadia operated by a 17-year-old male from Emporium was traveling northbound on SR 219. The operator lost control of the GMC, and it struck a guiderail and became disabled. No injuries were reported. The GMC was towed from the scene by D&T Towing and Repair.