Walter M. Ilko

Walter Ilko, 94, of Harmony Township, passed away at home on Saturday, October 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 26, 1929, in Ambridge.  He was the son of the late Stephen and Pauline Svarich Ilko.  Walter was a 1947 graduate of Ambridge High School.  He served in the United States Army, 45th Infantry, 45th Signal Company, and is a veteran of the Korean War (’51-53) where he was an ARCOM recipient for valor.  He attended the University of Pittsburgh, Clarion State Teacher’s College, and Geneva College.  He was employed, for over 30 years, by H.H. Robertson Company until his retirement.  Walter was a life-long, faithful member of Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Byzantine Catholic Church in Ambridge.  In addition to his parents, Walt is preceded in death by his sister Helen Stranko, and brother Steve Ilko.  He is survived by his wife, of 58 years, Florence, his sons, Myron Ilko, David (Amy) Ilko, and Paul (Nicole) Ilko, his two granddaughters, Jaina and Mara Ilko and numerous nieces and nephews.  Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, October 15th from 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home, 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003, from where a prayer service will be held on Wednesday, October 16th at 11 AM, followed by a Divine Liturgy at 11:30 AM in SS Peter and Paul Church in Ambridge.  Interment will follow in SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

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