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Walter J. Dembniak, 85

Walter J. Dembniak, 85, of Lancaster died Monday, May 5, 2008 at Moravian Manor in Lititz, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Juliana Lojewski Dembniak. Walter was married to the late Helen C. Nonn Dembniak who died in 1975.  He owned and operated Walter’s Beauty Salon for over 40 years. He served in the US Navy in Antigua BWI during WWII.

Walter’s memberships include, St. John Neumann Catholic Church, and the VFW in Millersville. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Surviving are two daughters:  Juliana wife of Tom Weakland, Toni wife of Steve Stirgwolt, both of Ohio, one grandson: Tommy Weakland of AZ. Walter was preceded in death by five sisters and a special companion, Joan Kendig

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Road, Lancaster on Friday, May 9, 2008 at 11:00AM. Interment will be held in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman, PA. A viewing will be held at the church on Friday from 10:00-11:00AM. Contributions may be made in Walter’s memory to St Christopher’s Hospital for children, E. Erie Ave and Front Streets, Philadelphia, PA. 19134. Arrangements are by the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel.

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I am thinking of you during this time of sorrow. Your father must have been a great person and will be missed. I hope this message from an old friend will give you some comfort. You and your family are in my prayers.

Love,

Mary Lynn DiPaolo

Toni, Julie

My heartfeld condolences to both of you. Your father was a very good man. I enjoyed him very much. When I saw your Dad at My Mom’s funeral I hugged him and Thanked him for being such a big part of her life. I dont think he realized how important it was to my brother Doug and I that Mom was able to find what she found in your Dad. The two of you also played a very important part in Mom’s life also( which I thank you for). She spoke of both of you often and always kept me up to date what is going on in both of your lives. I felt like I knew both of you very well. I know this time is very hard for both of you and can tell you sincerely how sorry I am. My mom has not been gone that long and my heart still aches for her I miss her so much I wish you and all of your family the very best. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Helen Kovaleski’s Daughter

Linda Geraci

To the best hairdresser in the business and fellow fisherman: Rest well my fiend till we meet again,

John, Dolores & Michael Byers

May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss…. I have learned never to underestimate the healing power we all have. It is always there to be used for the highest good. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) May it be a source of inner strength to know that there’s a loving God watching over you, and that, throughout this time of need, He’ll stay close by your side. All those sleeping in their graves will wake up and sing for joy. As the sparkling dew refreshes the earth, so the Lord will revive those who have long been dead."-Isa. 26:19. (John 5:28,29

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