Walter A. Greth, Jr.
OBITUARY
Walter A. Greth, Jr., 86, of Sinking Spring, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at home. He
was the husband of Ruthann (Goshert) Greth, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage before
her passing in 2012.
Walter, a son of the late Walter A. and Ruth E. (Schell) Greth, Sr., was born in Reading. He is
survived by his children, William W. Greth, husband of Shannon, Cathy L., wife of Barry Rittle,
Connie L., wife of Joe Guidara III, and Christine L., wife of Paul L. Darrah, III; nine
grandchildren, Bradley, Corbin, Joseph, Olivia, Justin, Zach, Emily, Hunter, and Daniel; two
great grandchildren, Jack, and Elle; a brother, Michael Greth, husband of Catherine; and his
fiancé, Jeanette Minnich.
He was a 1957 graduate of Conrad Weiser High School and retired from Berk-Tek, having
previously worked for Firestone for 20 years.
He was a US Navy Veteran.
Walter loved his family, his dogs, his trips to the casino, antiquing, and going to the flea markets.
He also enjoyed tinkering with motors and even built a dune buggy the family enjoyed. He was
a life member of the Robesonia Fire Company.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, Apr. 8th, at Lamm & Witman Funeral Home, 243
W. Penn Ave., Wernersville. A viewing will be held from 10-11:00 AM, Wednesday, at the
funeral home. Burial will be in Berks County Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be
made at www.lammandwitman.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks
County or to the Humane Society.
The family wishes to recognize the compassionate care they received from Tower Health
Hospice.