Obituary

Walter G. Stratton, Sr., 87, of Darlington Twp., passed away, in his home, on Dec. 5, 2021, after an extended battle with cancer.

Walter was born Sept. 28, 1934, in Darlington Twp. He was a son of the late Anthony O. and Alverta O. (Huffman) Stratton.

Walter was a Jehovah's Witness by faith. He had been married to the late Regina (Koczwara) Stratton for 55 years, until her death in 2014. Walter was a graduate of Darlington High School. He then began working at Babcock and Wilcox in the Cold Finish Department. He joined the National Guard Reserve. He met the love of his life, Regina, at a square dance in Ohioville. After marrying, and 3 children later, Walter and Regina began a greenhouse business which was in business for over 50 years! The family square danced, camped and traveled frequently. In 1973, Dad took the family on a 10,000 mile trip, vovering 26 states and 1 month.

Walter is survived by: a son, Walter "Butch" Stratton, Jr. and his wife Karen (George) Stratton; a sister, Jean Baker; a sister-in-law, Frances Juszczak; son-in-law, Scott Tress; son-in- law, Tom Powers; and 4 grand-children as well as numerous great- grand-children nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife Regina; a daughter, Kathy Stratton (partner of Tom Powers); a daughter, Marianne Tress (spouse of Scott Tress); a brother, Oliver "Buck" Stratton; a brother Anthony "Bill" Stratton; a sister, Helen Stratton; and a sister, Florence "Maggie" Zeh.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the many family, friends and neighbors who helped in Walter's care over his extended illness: Julie and Steve Davies; Dave Martin; Keri Stratton; Ian Stratton; Ken and Connie Stratton; Frank Boyer; Nate Smith and the Jehovah's Witnesses congregation of East Palestine, Ohio.

Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4PM and 6-8PM at the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Twp., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls.

A Zoom service will be held at 11AM on Thursday by visiting www.zoom.us; Meeting ID #81697404686 Password: 696011.

Private interment will be in Reformed Presbyterian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Brodhead Rd, Aliquippa, PA 15001 or to the City Rescue Mission, 319 S Croton Ave, New Castle, PA 16101.