John V. Waltman

John V. Waltman, 85, of Victoria Ave. Everett, formerly of Bedford, died on November 13, 2015,  at UPMC Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 1, 1929, in Hyndman, a son of the late Otis V. and Grace (Buchanon) Waltman. On May 16, 1955, in San Antonio, TX, he married Anna (Lehman) Waltman who survives along with the following family: son, Jeffrey L. Waltman married to the former Kathleen Kovach of Rural Valley; son, Stephen B. Waltman married to the former Jackie Bowser of Bedford; 6 grandchildren:  Alyssa wife of Will Greathouse, Lauren Altmeyer, Lance Waltman and wife Krisitna, Adam Day and wife Destiny, Brandon Day and wife Amber, and Ryan Day and wife Jolie; Nine great grandchildren; a brother, Charles Waltman and wife Janet of San Antonio, TX; .  He was preceded in death by a brother, Royce Waltman wife Carole Kauffman-Waltman who survives of Indianapolis, IN and a sister, Alice Lee Miller.

John was an Army Veteran, a member of the Bedford Presbyterian Church and taught English for 33 years at Bedford High School. He was a professional baseball player who pitched in the minor league system for the former St. Louis Browns.  He was an avid Tennis player, golfer and Pirate’s Fan.

A memorial services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Doug Friant officiating.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  Friends will be received on Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at the church. Arrangements by the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford.   Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.