Walter D. Hoskinson, 81, of Woodcrest Villa, died at Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster Unit, on Tuesday, December 15, 2009. He was married to Bernice N. Nyhuis Hoskinson for 58 years last February 3 ^rd . Born in Lincoln, NE, he was the son of the late Edward and Dorothy Rich Hoskinson.

Walter served in the US Army during WWII as a Corporal with the Cannon Co. 38 ^th Infantry. He was a graduate of the University of Illinois and Shippensburg University. Walter worked for RCA Corp. in the picture tube division as the Manager of Product Division for 36 years, retiring in 1988.

He enjoyed amateur radio, computers and playing golf. Walter was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church, Lancaster Minicomputer User Group (LMUG), Sigma Phi Epsilon National Fraternity, Lancaster County Radio Control Club, RCA Retirees Luncheon Club, University of Illinois Alumni Club and Shippensburg University Alumni Club.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a daughter, Lynn K., wife of Arthur L. Hewitt, Lehigh Acres, FL; two sons, David A., husband of Carol B. Hoskinson, Reading and Mark G. Hoskinson, Harrisburg; three grandchildren an one great-granddaughter. His brother George Hoskinson preceded Walter in death.

A memorial service will take place on Friday at 2:30 PM in Blue Bird Commons at Woodcrest Villa, 2001 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA, with Chaplain Mim Cruz officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 PM at Woodcrest Villa. Private interment in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers. Contributions may be made in Walter's memory to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 or to the American Lung Association, 3001 Old Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011 or to Hospice of Lancaster County, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Chapel, Inc., Lititz. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com