Walter Scott Gorsuch

Walter Scott Gorsuch of ABerdeen died Sept. 25 at his home. He was 90. Mr. Gorsuch was born in Altoona, PA., the son of the late Winfield S. And Esther V. Smith Gorsuch. He enlised in the Navy in October 1934. Over the span of his 20 year Navy career he served his country in World War II and the Korean War. He served on the USS Henderson, USS Cincinnati, USS Bushnell, USS Bullard and was aboard the USS Conyngham as a gunner's mate in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Dec. 7, 1941. The destroyer was in Pearl Harbor for an overhaul and was positioned approximately 400 yards from Battleship Row. The USS Conyngham was one of the first destroyers to get underway the next morning in pursuit of the Japanese fleet. He participated in the invasion at Inchon, a turning point in the Korean War. He was aboard the USS Henderson. He began shore duty at the Bainbridge Naval Base in Cecil County in December 1951 and transferred to the Fleet Reserve in September 1954. Mr. Gorsuch retire as Chief Gunner's Mate from the Navy on Nov. 1, 1964. He then began his civilian career with the Army Ordnance Center and School as an instructor in tank turret repair in Sept. 1954. He retired from the Ordnance School in April 1976 from his position as Supervisor Training Specialist in the Conventional Weapons Division. He was a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association, Maryland Chapter; Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 186, American Legion Post 107 in Mount Union, Pa.; and Veterans' of Foreign Wars Post 10028 in Aberdeen. Mr. Gorsuch was an avid bowler and golfer and also enjoyed hunting. Mr. Gorsuch is survived by four children, Ann M. Leonard and her husband, Sonny of Conowingo, Scott C. Gorsuch and his wife, Karen, of Havre de Grace, Deborah K. Voss and her husband, Richard of Port Deposit, and Mary G. Underwood and Brian D. Franks of Magnolis; one sister, E. Ruth Homer of Altoona, PA; and one brother, John R. Gorsuch of Cape Coral, FL.; seven grandchildren, Matthew J. Leonard and his wife, Connie, of Conowingo, Brandan L. Turner and husband, Todd, of Churchville, Brian C. Leonard of Bethesda, Kimberly A. and Kristi L. Gorsuch of Havre de Grace, and Leanna M. Voss and Stephanie E. Voss of Port Deposit; and six great-grandchildren, Samantha, Kristin and Jeffrey Leonard, Cole Turner and Madison and Olivia Gorsuch. He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, C. Marjoried Fasick Gorsuch. Viewing will be today Sept. 27, from 4 to 7 PM at the funeral home, where a service will be held on Thursday at 10 AM with military honors. Interment will be in Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen. Pallbearers will be Matthew Leonard, Brian Leonard, Todd Turner, Richard Voss, Brian Franks and Gary Vernon. Contributions may be made to Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund, 1 Arizona Memorial Place, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818. M Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001