Obituary of Walter L. Modlin

Mr. Walter L. Modlin, 69, of Titusville, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home. He was born in Titusville on November 20, 1945 to the late Manuel and Lillian Modlin. Walt graduated from Townville High School. He married Mary Beth Anderson on September 18, 1976 at St. Titus Church by Fr. William Smith. Walt worked as an electrician for GTE Sylvania for forty three years. He attended St. Titus Church and Mageetown Immaculate Conception Church. Walt was a member of the Erie Computer Club and the Colonel Drake CB Radio Club. He enjoyed working with electronics, he made a train from scratch that he displayed outside of his home, and enjoyed going to the GTE Sylvania retiree lunches every Wednesday at Coal Oil Johnny’s. Walt is survived by his loving wife of forty years, Beth of Titusville; a sister, Ruth Reno and husband Douglas of Mexico; a brother-in-law, Bruce Anderson and wife Margo Duncan of Niceville, FL; and several nieces, nephews, close friends, and neighbors. Friends and family may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home, 303 N. Washington Street, Titusville, PA 16354, on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 2 to 4 PM. The mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 10 AM at St. Titus Church, 513 W. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354. Interment will be in St. Catherine’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Crawford County Humane Society, 904 Park Ave, Meadville, PA 16335, or to the Catholic Community of Titusville, 513 W. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354.