Walter William Chomicz

Walter William Chomicz, 93, of Drums, formerly of Clarks Summit, died Wednesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital.  He was the widower of Irene Turner Chomicz, who died in May 2010.

Born in Milford, Connecticut, he was the son of the late William and Dorothy Denton Chomicz.  Prior to retirement, he was self-employed, owning several businesses, and becoming a pilot with several aircrafts. He was a veteran of WWII, as well as the Korean Conflict, serving with the United States Marine Corps. Walter was an avid golfer, winning two Club Championships at Glen Oak Country Club as well as a two-time Super Senior Club Championship at Fox Hills Country Club.

In addition to his other accomplishments, Walter was a good father, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be remembered as a gentleman to everyone who knew him.

Surviving are his children: Michael and his wife Julie of Drums, William and his wife Marie of North Haven, Connecticut, Walter, Jr. and his wife Mary of West Haven, Connecticut, Dorthea and her husband Gary of Clarks Summit, and James and his wife Janette of Xenia, Ohio; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and sister Joyce Schurk of Massachusetts.

He was preceded in death by brother William Chalmers and sister Florence Gordon.

A blessing service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit with services by Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn, pastor of Our Lady of the Snows, Clarks Summit.  Friends may call on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.