Walter Kenneth Maxwell

Walter Kenneth Maxwell, 82, of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Walter was born July 23, 1942, to the late William Robert and Nellie (Timms) Maxwell in Homestead, Pennsylvania.

Walter spent 30 years as an over-the-road truck driver and he worked for Bethlehem Steel. He had a passion of big game hunting and being outdoors for many years. He enjoyed driving and pulling overdrawn trucks. Walt enjoyed watching sports.

In addition to his parents, Walt was preceded in death by two sisters, Irma Richards and Lois Havrilla; and a brother Edward Maxwell. He is survived by his wife Josephine (Gantt Culliver) Maxwell; a daughter Barbara Przybylski (Robert “Bob”) of North Huntingdon, PA and a son Kenneth W. Maxwell of MD; three sisters Nellie Lucas and Evelyn Verrone, both of Jupiter, FL, and Alice Saitta of Pahrump, NV; and a brother William Maxwell (Ginny Chomanics) of Elizabeth Township, PA; four grandchildren Sidney and Tyler Przybylski; Madison and Megan Maxwell; Josephine’s two sons Curtis and Cassius Gantt; three grandchildren, Curtis, Jr., Blessing and Isaiah Gantt; a beloved great grandson Bryson Culliver along with six other great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

On behalf of our family we would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for your compassionate care and services rendered at Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital ICU Unit at such a difficult time.

As per Walter’s wishes there will be no public visitation. A private celebration of life will be held by the family. Frederick Funeral Home, Inc., 1543 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650 assisting with the arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.FrederickFunderalHome.com.