Walter L. "Bounce" Broome, 66, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Friday, November 28, 2008 at Excela Health Westmoreland Hospital at Jeannette, Jeannette, PA.The son of Robert and Kathleen (Horrell) Broome, he was born August 3, 1942 in Murrysville, PA.Mr. Broome was a member of the Blairsville VFW Post #5821.He enjoyed farming and his animals.He was a veteran of the US Army, having served in the Vietnam War and was employed by Fabin Brothers Farming, Homer City.Surviving are his wife, Judith (Boyer) Broome whom he married on May 11, 1981; a son, Jeffrey of Texas; two stepchildren, Donn Malara and wife, Beth of Mt. Pleasant and Kellie Miedel and husband, Matt of Latrobe; five grandchildren; a brother, Ford Broome of Export; four sisters, Audrey Baker of Export; Brenda Bracken of Blairsville; Pat Reck of Export and Barb Bricker of Erie; and a special stepbrother, Mack Shaw and wife, Jackie of New Alexandria.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert "Punk" Broome.As per Walter's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be private.The family gives special thanks to Excela Health Hospice.Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA is in charge of the arrangements.
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