1894 - Renwick Rowan, contractor & undertaker, and later Parnassus Postmaster, served as New Kensington area undertaker. 1917 - Frank L. Hankey moved Undertaking Establishment from Parnassus to Fifth Avenue in New Kensington. 1921 - J. Paul Gordon Funeral Home established in 1921 at 868 Fourth Ave., New Kensington.
1946 - Frank L. Hankey and sons Charles H. & Ronald T. Hankey, locate at 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, present site of Ross G. Walker Funeral Home Ltd. 1953 - Ross G. Walker purchased W. Eugene Beck Funeral Home and remained at 868 Fourth Avenue, New Kensington. 1963 - Ross G. Walker purchased Charles H. Hankey Memorial Home, and moved to 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, merging Hankey, Gordon & Beck Funeral Homes.
1946 - Frank L. Hankey and sons Charles H. & Ronald T. Hankey, locate at 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, present site of Ross G. Walker Funeral Home Ltd. 1953 - Ross G. Walker purchased W. Eugene Beck Funeral Home and remained at 868 Fourth Avenue, New Kensington. 1963 - Ross G. Walker purchased Charles H. Hankey Memorial Home, and moved to 217 Freeport Road, New Kensington, merging Hankey, Gordon & Beck Funeral Homes.
Services
At the Ross G. Walker Funeral Home, we believe that our family owned and operated funeral service is very sensitive to individual needs. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist families with their funeral arrangements. Our family owned business has a vested interest in serving the community where we live and work.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family and friends with an atmosphere of care and support in which to share thoughts and feelings about death, funerals are the first step in the healing process. It is the traditional way to recognize the finality of death.
Reviews (7)
Harriet Ogurchock
Nov 04, 2021
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Pamela Harris
Oct 26, 2021
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Ross and Cubby run a compassionate, well organized family business. They are family friends, and I've attended many visitations and prayer services here over the years for both family members and community members. Most recently, my father passed in January of 2019 after a long battle with ALS. The staff was welcoming and helpful at all stages of the planning process. They held a Fraternal Order of Police service that was very moving. At all of our meetings, they answered our questions thoroughly and with options. I can't recommend them enough.
Nicole Ziencik
Nov 22, 2020
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My step father recently passed away . Cubby the funeral director was amazing . He handled every aspect of planning for my mother which gave her a chance to grieve and not have to worry about making arrangements. The care we got was outstanding . I 100 percent recommend Ross Walker Funeral home. They were caring and compassionate. Did not miss a beat with us . I am so grateful to have had such a wonderful experience at such a difficult time ..
Matthew Ansell
Aug 10, 2020
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When my mother recently passed, Ross called first thing in the morning to offer his condolences and assure me that he'd be there to meet all my family's needs. Ross did a great job coordinating all the details and offered assistance as needed. He consistently checked in with me to make sure everything met our needs. I'd recommend working with Ross G Walker Funeral Home, they did a great job caring for my mother!
William Negrich
May 19, 2020
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Ericka Martin
Aug 19, 2019
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My family and I met with Ross Jr. Prior to my moms passing while she was receiving hospice care. We prearranged her services, Ross Jr. Walked us through the process, step by step. He was VERY patient with us as we were "picky" to make sure my mom had the best of everything, her casket, flower arrangements, etc. He even took care of the cemetery arrangements, including the cost of the opening and closing of the grave so I didn't have to pay each place seperate. When the time came to have my mom's service, he again met with me and my family, made sure every aspect was to my satisfaction, no matter
Amy Verri
Jul 03, 2019
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