Chartiers Valley High School Alumni
Bridgeville, Pennsylvania (PA)
Walter Petkervich Obituary (1943 - 2024)
Born Dec 23, 1943, Walter Petkervich attended Chartiers Valley High School in Bridgeville, PA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Walter Petkervich.
| Graduation Year | Class of 1963 |
| Date of Birth | Dec 23, 1943 |
| Date of Passing | Aug 14, 2024 |
| About | Walter Francis Petkervich, 80, of Vero Beach, Florida passed away August 14, 2024 at St. Lucie Medical Center. He was born December 23, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Walter F. and Catherine Petkervich. Following high school in Pittsburgh, Walter began working as a meat cutter and spent most of his career as a civilian working at the Oakdale Army Reserve commissary. He was a 50 year member of Centennial Lafayette lodge. He was both a Master Mason as well as a Shriner. He was also a state wrestling champion in 1963 with 22 wins and 3 losses. He attended Indiana University after high school. In 2011, Walter and his wife became permanent residents of Vero Beach after spending four years as snowbirds. Together they enjoyed time with friends and playing darts. He leaves his memories to be cherished by his wife of 36 years, Claudia; his daughter, Karyn Lynn Dubois of Vero Beach; stepdaughter, Melinda Mazur of Pittsburgh; granddaughters, Carly (David) Knott of Stuart and Casey (Efrain) Robles of Port St. Lucie; and brother, Michael (Linda) Allen of Pittsburgh. He was predeceased by his brother, John Duke Petkervich. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and his final resting place will be at the Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice of the Treasure Coast. Arrangements are under the direction of Millennium Cremation Service, Vero Beach. |
Mary Kuberek '70 posted a photo:
Walter's senior photo
Posted December 13th, 2025
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CommentDarlene Haberland '63 said:
Very quiet, kind guy. He was indeed a gentle giant!
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CommentGeorge Yacina '63 said:
My best buddy our final year.
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CommentDavid Homyak '63 said:
Walter & I lived on the same street in Scott TWP. Greenbrier Drive. Walter was always a very nice guy. Played football for the Colts, very strong man. Won the WPIAL Heavyweight High School Championship 1963. Happy for him back then & now. RIP Walter.
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CommentSandra Black '63 said:
Great wrestler. Sweet guy.
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CommentSharon Fagan '64 said:
My husband and I have fond memories of Walter becoming State Wrestling champ in 1963.. First state champ from CV RIP
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