Walter J. Farmer

Walter J. “Buddy” Farmer, 98, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026 at Serenity Hospice in Hamilton, NJ.

Born in Allentown, Walter spent most of his childhood in Lachute, Quebec, Canada with his mother, before returning to Allentown to raise his family. For much of the past 40 years, he was a snowbird, enjoying winters at his home in Winter Springs, Florida.

He was an honorably discharged Navy veteran who proudly served his country during World War II. Walter was employed by U.S. Steel and retired in 1986 after more than 30 years of service. During the 1950s and 1960s, he could often be found calling square dances with Shorty Kay and the Jersey Ramblers at Rac’s Hut in Jackson.

Walter was a life member of both the Hope Fire Company and Allentown First Aid Squad, volunteering his services for many, many years.

He was predeceased by his parents, Walter D. Farmer, M.D. and Mabel Armstrong; his stepmother, Mildred Farmer; his loving wife of 76 years, Ruby; his brother, Osler; his sister, Millicent “Penny” Osborne; his stepbrother, Keith; and his sons-in-law, Gordon and Lloyd.

Walter is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Steven Hilton of Winter Springs, Florida; his daughter, Sandra Miller of Jackson; and his son, Jeffrey of Allentown.

He is also survived by his grandchildren and their spouses: Dr. Douglas and Augustine Ivins of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Crystal Hamilton of Millsboro, Delaware; Paul and Jill Miller of Forked River; Sheila Eppler of Kansas City, Missouri; Jason and Yulia Miller of Orlando, Florida; and Wade and Veronica Miller of Freehold. He also leaves behind several great-grandchildren, a great-great-granddaughter, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Cremation services will be held under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home in Allentown.

Inurnment will be held 11am on Thursday, October 15th at the Allentown Presbyterian Cemetery, High Street in Allentown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Walter’s name may be made to Hope Fire Company, 82 County Road 526, PO Box 547, Allentown, NJ 08501.