Walter Douglas Gresty, age 85, of McConnellsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his home.
Doug was born on October 6, 1939, in Manchester, England, the son of the late Walter and Edna Tobin Gresty.
Walter married Sally Jean Kriak on September 12, 1964, in Johnstown, PA. Doug served in the Army and Air Force National Guard from 1962-1968.
Doug was a photoengraver working for The Washington Post and The Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1964 until his retirement in 2000.
Doug is survived by his wife, Sally Gresty of McConnellsburg, PA, two daughters, Janet Anne (wife of Kevin) Herbert of Ocean Pines, MD, Susan Lynn (spouse of Rachael) Gresty of Shippensburg, PA; Son, Robert Douglas (husband of Karina) Gresty of Austin, TX, 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandson and 4 nephews. Doug is also survived by one brother, Keith Gresty of Manchester, Eng.
In addition to his parents, Doug is preceded in death by 3 siblings, Barbara Wehrle, Joan Harris and Clive Gresty.
An evening of visitation will be held at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at St. Stephen Catholic Church in McConnellsburg, PA at 10 a.m..
A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Grandview Cemetery, 801 Millcreek Rd., Johnstown, PA 15905 at 9:30 a.m.
In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Church, the FCMC Foundation or the charity of one’s choice.
The family has entrusted Doug’s care to Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home in McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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