Walter Sleasman Bradley

October 7, 1947 - January 17, 2020

Walter S. Bradley Walter Sleasman Bradley of Tilghman, MD formerly of Severn, MD died at his home in Tilghman, on Friday January 17, 2020. He was 72. Born on October 7, 1947 in Hagerstown, Md. He was the son of the late Charles and Stella Sleasman Bradley. Mr. Bradley grew up in Hagerstown following his graduation from High School, he went on to attend Duke University, graduating with a B.S.E. with Honors in Electrical Engineering 1969. He furthered his studies working towards a graduate degree in MSEE at Johns Hopkins and George Washington University. Following his formal education he began his career in July 1969 with Westinghouse Electric of Baltimore where he worked for 23 years. He then worked for various companies. At the time of his death he was employed with Northrop Grumman Innovative Systems (Orbital ATK) in Greenbelt, MD. In 1992 he meet the love of his life the former Erika Skrenchuk, they made their homes in Pasadena and Severn, MD. Later they continued their journey towards retirement by falling in love with Tilghman where they spent their weekends and spare time until moving there permanently in 2019. In addition to spending time with his lovely wife, Mr. Bradley enjoyed his work, sailing on his “Bay Tardis”, reading and watching sunsets at their home on Tilghman. In addition to his beloved wife, Erika, he is survived by his sister; Barbara “Barbie” Reuter (David), and two nephews; Daniel and Jeffery Nolte. A viewing will be held from 1:00 until 2:00 at the Tilghman United Methodist Church, 5731 Tilghman Island Road; on Saturday January 25, 2020 where Funeral Services will begin at 2:00PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made to: Tilghman Vol. Fire Dept. Station 70, P.O. Box 297 Tilghman, MD 21671, or the Tilghman United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 192 Tilghman, MD 21671. Arrangements are entrusted to the Framptom Funeral Home by the Coales, Ostrowski Chapel, St. Michaels, MD. (www.framptom.com).