Walter F Wisniewski

Walter F. Wisniewski, 84, a lifelong resident of Dickson City, died on Thursday at Mid Valley Hospital, Peckville.  His wife of 59 years was the former Helen M. Kishel. Born in Dickson City, he was the son of the late Bernard and Lena Kozlowsky Wisniewski.  He attended Dickson City schools and retired in 1986 from Alton Dress, Dickson City, with over 35 years of service. He was a member of Holy Ghost Church, Olyphant and the American Legion Post #665, Dickson City.  He was a former member of the Revelers Club, Dickson City and enjoyed fishing. He was a U.S. Naval Veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Marblehead. He is survived by two sons: Raymond J. and wife, Sharon, Lititz and Walter F., Jr. and wife Denise A., Dillsburg; one daughter, Mary Ellen Ruda and husband, Joseph P., Bloomsburg; two brothers: Leonard Wisniewski, Montdale and Edwin Wisniewski, Huntington, Connecticut; eight grandchildren; two great granddaughters; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene Kwalek and three brothers: Bernard, John and Joseph Wisniewski. The funeral Mass will be on Tuesday at 9:30AM at Holy Ghost Church, Willow Street, Olyphant. The Reverend Thomas M. Muldowney will officiate.  Entombment will follow at St. Mary’s Mausoleum, Dickson City.  Military services will be held at 8:45AM by the Dickson City Veterans Organization. Friends may call on Monday from 5 to 8PM at the Hudak-O’Shea Funeral Home, 115 Garfield Ave., Olyphant.    For directions or to leave online condolences visit www.hudak-osheafuneralhome.com.