Walter Franklin Hash

Walter Franklin Hash, 91, of Coatesville, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was the beloved husband Mary Hopper Hash with whom he shared 18 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his first wife Kathryn Riale Hash and his second wife Doris Garris Whiteman Hash. Born in Canada, he was the son of the late Ivan Hash and Hazel Kennedy Hash.

Walt was an area resident all his life and a 1950 graduate of the Kennett Square High School. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War from 1952 - 1954.

He owned and operated the C & H Machine Company in Kinzers, PA for over 35 years as a machinist.

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by two daughters; Sandy Crouse and husband Steve of Maryland and Terry Boozer and husband Bob of Gap, PA, four stepsons; John Briggs and wife Ginnie of Texas, Jerry Briggs of Parkesburg, Barry Whiteman and wife Marilyn of South Carolina and Billy Whiteman and wife Diane of Kinzers, PA, nine grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sisters; Ruth Lambert and Mary Crouse.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA with visitation from 10:00 AM to the time of the service. Interment will follow at the Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery, East Fallowfield, PA.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com