Aletha G. Walter

Aletha G. Walter, 94, of Elizabeth Twp, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born March 14, 1920 in Scranton, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Mable Alt Luce and was the wife of the late William F. "Bucky" Walter who died March 5, 2002. She was a member of the Greenock United Methodist Church and it's Women's Society of Christian Service and the Dorcas Band Sunday School Class. Aletha was an avid reader, and she started the first Greenock Library which was located in the Fireman's Hall. She had also started a Ladies Sewing Club. The group met monthly in each others' homes for over 50 years at which point they decided to change it to a Ladies Book Club. At Aletha's death, there is one surviving member of the Ladies Book Club. Aletha also traveled to many different countries with her husband William during his career with US Steel, and they took many trips within the States visiting their children. Aletha had many friends who sought out her comforting ways and Godly advice. She was a very good listener, and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her son, Roger (Cathy) Walter of Bethlehem, and daughters, Lynn (Johnny) Davis of Goldsboro, NC., Joyce (Sam) Henderson of Vanderbilt, and Sydney (Bill) Markle of Dawson, seven grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Lyle Luce. Friends are welcome Sunday June 1 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. Funeral services are private. Burial will be in the Bowman-Flatwoods Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com