Walter Romanik

On the morning of May 22, 2026 surrounded by family, Walter Romanik Sr. slipped
peacefully into the arms of his Savior. Born February 17,1935 in Lederach, Pa., he was
the son of Michael and Nellie (Siomko) Romanik.

Walter married Geraldine Sacks on September 10, 1955 celebrating 70 years of
marriage last fall.
He was a dairy farmer in Montgomery and Bucks Counties before moving his family to
Bradford County in 1968. Farming for 30 years, he loved working with the cows and
farming the land. Animals held a special place in his heart and he often tended to his
son’s horses after he stopped farming. For many years, he drove school bus for the
Northeast Bradford school district. After he retired from farming, he went to work at
Taylor Packing for 21 years, working in the pens and security.

In younger years, Walt could be found playing softball with family and friends. He played
on a Sr. League in later years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending many
days trout fishing with family. He also threw a mean horseshoe and enjoyed roller
skating at Ringing Rocks. During the time that his son was in Cub Scouts, he was
involved with the Hilltown Pa. Troop. For ten years, he worked the Pit Gate at Dunn Hill
Raceway.

He and Geri traveled to New England and the western states, including hunting trips,
and a Christmas in Wyoming snowmobiling in Yellowstone. Sunday’s in the Fall were
for football; he was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan, attending an Eagles – Cleveland
Browns game, a highlight for him, as well as a Penn State Blue-White and a Bucknell
Bison game.

Most recently, he was a resident of Robert Packer Towanda’s Skilled Nursing Unit.

He is survived by their Children: Susan (David) Dunn, Walter Jr. (Sara) Romanik,
Kathryn (Martin) Weaver, Marianne Maryott (Michael Sena), Jennifer (Chris) Robertson ;
14 Grandchildren: David Dunn, Scott Dunn, Kurt (Kate) Dunn, Adam Romanik (Patrick)
Amanda (Kurt) Goglin, Abram Romanik (Colleen Kelly), Anabel (Matthew) Rockefeller,
Clayton (Erica) Weaver, Raymond Weaver, Lacey Maryott, Laurel (Jake) Bair, Robert
Stefanik, Morgan (Casey) Brewer and 20 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by
two sisters-in law, Francis Vajda and Ruth Sacks.

Besides his parents and in-laws, Morris and Isabelle Sacks, he was predeceased by his
brothers and sister: John (Marge) Romanik, George Romanik, William (Euphania)
Romanik, Michael (Doris) Romanik, Peter Romanik, sister, Mary Brehmer and infant
daughter, Marion Romanik.

A celebration of life will be held at The Villa Sena, Towanda on Saturday, June 13, 2026
at 1 p.m. The family requests no black or dark colors.

Donations may be made in Walt’s memory to the Rome Presbyterian Church, 939 Main
Street, Rome, Pa 18837 or The Bradford County Humane Society, PO Box 179, Ulster,
PA 18850.

The family wishes to express their deep appreciation for the care and love that he
received during his time at the Towanda Skilled Nursing Unit. It made things easier
knowing he was well cared for during his final years.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of The Thomas Cremation and Funeral Service.

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