Walter Dublanica

Walter Dublanica, 96, passed away on November 12, 2026, in Lansdale, PA.

He was born September 5, 1930, in Rome, New York to the late Peter and Anastasia (Semen) Dublanica. His parents, Peter and Anastasia came from the same village in Ukraine in the early 1900’s and were married for 72 years. They were both parishioners of the St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church.

Walter graduated from Rome Free Academy in Rome, NY, in 1947 and was the senior class president. He held a 70th year reunion in 2017 consisting of 11 members of the class of 1947. In 1951, he graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.

In 1958, he married Dorothy Hnatkow, a schoolteacher who passed away after 26 years of a loving marriage. Together they made about 4 trips per year to Rome, NY, to visit their family. Walter and Dorothy shared one daughter, Anna.

In 1986 Walter married Naomi Kolb, M.D. and enjoyed 40 good years together as they had many common interests with each other. Walter and Naomi loved to travel. They traveled across the Pacific numerous times to visit family in New Zealand and Australia, taken river cruises in Russia and Ukraine, multiple cruises to Alaska and Mexico, railroad trips across Canada, and trips to Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, and across Europe. The two also made several trips per year to upstate New York to visit family and enjoy the fond memories of the town he grew up in and the scenery of New York state. Walter’s greatest joy was seeing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Walt served in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He worked for General Electric for 15 years and Lockheed/Martin for 35 years. Walter received his master’s degree in computer science and a master’s degree in electrical and computer systems. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and retired at the age of 72.

Walter was an avid University of Michigan football fan. From the age of 11 to 15 he followed WWII with his father on a weekly basis and has read scores of books about WWII. He has written and published papers about WWII and events in Europe. Walter loved history and had many discussions with his nephew, Mike, who graduated from Cornell University with a degree in history.

In addition to his wife, Naomi, he is survived by his daughter, Anna Boikov (Father Vladimir); his grandchildren, John (Snejana), Vladimir III (Veronica), Tatiana (Serge), and Elena; his great-grandchildren, Maria, Justin, Luka, and Leo; and five nieces and nephews.

Walter was preceded in death by his sister, Mary (Dublanica) Andrews, and two brothers, John and Mike.

Walter thanks his daughter for all the joys she and her family brought to his life.

A service will be held on Friday, November 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home in Lansdale, PA. Burial will follow at St. Vladimir’s Cemetery, 316 Cassville Rd, Jackson Township, NJ 08527.

For those unable to attend the service, it can be viewed here.

A service of remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Plains Mennonite Church, 50 W Orvilla Rd, Hatfield, PA 19440 followed by a meal in Fellowship Hall.