Shamokin - Walter J. "Vodge" Habowski, 88, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Mount Carmel Nursing Home surrounded by his family.

Born in Kulpmont on December 20, 1930, he was the son of the late Stanley and Pauline Habowski. He graduated from Kulpmont High School in 1949.

On October 9, 1965, in St. Casimiers Church in Kulpmont he married the love of his life, Mae A. Maurer, who survives. He was a member of Mother Cabrini Church and West End Fire Company.

Walter was an avid hunter, enjoyed watching Fox news and supporting PA Sports teams. He also loved gardening, enjoyed cooking and making his famous holiday cookies. Walter always had a positive attitude and a wonderful sense of humor, reminding people to keep smiling and keep on scratching.

Along with his wife, Mae A. Habowski, Walter is survived by two sons, Phillip Habowski and his wife Ronnie of Manheim, and Thomas Habowski and his wife Barbara of Ashland; a daughter, Pauline Ann Vinitski and her husband Francis of Pottsville; a grandson, Michael Vinitski of Harrisburg; a granddaughter, Jada Habowski of Ashland; a brother-in-law, Floyd Maurer and his wife Pamela; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by five brothers, Stanley Habowski, Chester Habowski, Michael Habowski, Eugene Habowski, and John Habowski; a sister, Helen Bergonia; and a mother-in-law, Nancy Maurer.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Walter J. Habowski, 88, Shamokin - Relatives, friends and neighbors are invited to attend a funeral mass on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 10:00 am in Mother Cabrini Church, 214 North Shamokin Street, Shamokin with a Franciscan Friar from Mother Cabrini Church, officiating. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until time of mass in Mother Cabrini Church, 214 North Shamokin Street, Shamokin. Arrangements are in care of C.J. Lucas Funeral Home, Inc., 1053 Chestnut Street, Kulpmont, C.J. Lucas, Supervisor.  To send condolences to the family please visit www.cjlucafuneralhome.com