Walter Charles Ferry IV, of Red Hill, passed away unexpectedly Friday

afternoon, July 18, 2025 at age 55. He was born January 8, 1970 to Anita (Novicki) and Walter Charles Ferry III.

            He was predeceased by his father and grandparents. A beloved son, brother and uncle, Walt enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He also loved spending time with his special buddy, his cat Milo, whom Walt adored and affectionately called "Sweet."

            Walt was introduced to fishing at a very young age and was immediately hooked! He enjoyed surf fishing, deep sea fishing and especially liked fishing in Pulaski, New York with his friends. Another passion Walt developed at an early age was his love for hockey. He and his family spent countless hours playing street hockey on Washington Street. He played ice hockey and roller hockey in various Leagues throughout eastern Pennsylvania.

            After graduating from Mount Pocono High School, Walt attended East Stroudsburg University, where he was the goaltender on the ice hockey team. Walt also liked watching hockey. Saying he was a huge Flyers and Phantoms fan is an understatement. He attended many, many games as well as numerous Flyers' Wives Fight For Lives Carnivals. He and his cousin Scott even made the evening news when they hit Behn Wilson with whipped cream pies at one of the carnivals. In a fundraiser, Walt played goalie for the You Too Animal Rescue team skating against the Flyers' Alumni All-Star team.

            He also golfed with Bernie Parent, Joe and Jimmy Watson and Bob Kelly in other fund raisers for the Rescue. Walt was a great skier and had the opportunity to ski the slopes of many resorts across the country, including Jackson Hole, which was one of his favorites. He also went to Czechoslovakia to ski in Prague. For more than 25 years,

            Walt was the respected business owner of Ferry's Lawn Services, which included cutting grass, landscaping and snow removal. He was also a skilled carpenter and very knowledgeable in plumbing and HVAC. Walt was well-loved by many people in the community. He could often be found hanging out with his friends at the PC Pub, VFW or the Red Hill Fire House. Walt loved having fun, talking about sports and politics, and was an avid fan of the Three Stooges. Walt made many people happy with his great sense of humor and his infectious laugh that was as unique as he was.

            He will be greatly missed by his mother, Anita Ferry, sister Sabrina Taylor Van Horn, sister Tiffany Andrews, nephews Matthew Taylor and Liam Andrews, niece Lily Andrews, Uncle William Novicki and wife Darlene, Aunt Ronnie Novicki, cousin Scott Novicki and wife Jennifer, cousin Angie Novicki-Geesey and husband Jason Geesey, and the other relatives and friends he leaves behind.

            A celebration of Walt's life will take place at the Red Hill Fire Hall Saturday, August 9, beginning with visitation at 1 p.m., service at 1:30 p.m., followed by a luncheon.

            In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Walt's memory to The Philadelphia Zoo, where Walt volunteered from 2003 to 2013. For on-line donations go to philadelphiazoo.org and click "donate now." Mail donations go to the Philadelphia Zoo, Attn. Development Dept., 3400 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia PA 19104.

            Thank you to Jim Bowen and everyone at Maryott-Bowen Funeral Home, 217 York Ave, Towanda, for all the arrangements. Memories and condolences be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.