Walter E. Drebushenko, 79, of Blandon, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the husband of Janet I. (Zellers) Drebushenko. They were married on April 19, 1958 and celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage.
Born in Pottsville, he was the son of the late Wasele and Anna (Szypot) Drebushenko. Walter was a 1954 graduate of Pottsville High School. He worked for fifty years as a meatcutter and in produce, last worked at Small Apple Market in Allentown, retiring in 2004. Walter was a member of Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity, Leesport. He was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Surviving in addition to his wife are four sons: Duane E., husband of Colleen (Mull) Drebushenko, Dover, Pa.; Neil D., husband of Lisa (Adams) Drebushenko, Sinking Spring; Brian P. Drebushenko, Leesport; and Keith A., husband of Angela (Perrotto) Drebushenko, Wyomissing; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Walter is also survived by one brother: William Dreu, and his wife Yuki, Vista, California; one sister: Mary Ann (Drebushenko), wife of Albert Zack, Frackville; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother: Jerry Drebushenko.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, at 1:00 pm from Berks County Memorial Gardens. Those attending the service should meet at the office of the cemetery for the procession to the grave site. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.