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Donald Plotts Obituary

Donald Elliott Plotts December 6, 1952 - December 15, 2010 Donald Elliott Plotts, 58, of Warriors Mark and formerly of Mifflinburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010, at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Born Dec. 6, 1952, in Williamsport, he was a son of Frank Plotts, Sr., of Mifflinburg, and the late Dorothy Elliott Plotts. On June 12, 2007, he married Holly Tritle Plotts, who survives. Donald is survived by two sons, Damien L. Plotts and his wife, Christina, of Selinsgrove, and Zachary H. Plotts, of Warriors Mark. He is also survived by his brothers, Frank Plotts, Jr., and his wife, Debra, of Boone, N.C., and Bob Plotts and his wife, Chong, of Milton. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Noah, Tristan, and Gavin. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by a son, Hayden Elliott Plotts. He worked for the United States Postal Service in State College for 23 years. He attended Simpson-Temple United Parish. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Koch Funeral Home, 2401 S. Atherton St., State College, with Rev. Denise Arpino officiating.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Dec. 17, 2010.

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Joy "JD" Dunbar

December 21, 2010

Dear Holly, I just came back from the UP post office, finding Mike there so broken from the Memorial Service. When my husband died,it felt like I had a hole in my heart the size of his lifetime. Zachary will continue to be your blessing and Don's memory. I can't know how you feel, but I can tell you to please be gentle with yourself right now. People care more than you know.

December 20, 2010

Holly & Zachary, you have our deepest sympathy. Don was a great person and we will miss him. If we can help in any way let us know. We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Maxine Laslo, Howard PA.

Stephanie Houser

December 17, 2010

Holly & Zachary, Sorry to hear about your loss. This must be a very trying time for you. But just try to think now Don can be taking care of Hayden while you are here to take care of Zachary. I saw how having Don in your life made you alot happier person. Those memories will last a lifetime. Please call me if you should need anything. I will not be able to attended the memorial service, but you and your family will be in my thoughts.. I love you girl.
Stephanie Houser

Kathy Niles

December 17, 2010

Dear Holly -- You, Zachary and all your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We so enjoyed Don's sense of humor, and he was surely proud of his family. Let us know if we can help in any way. Kathy and Skip Niles and family

Jolean Johnson

December 17, 2010

Dear Holly and family,
Don was such a dear, dear friend. I will truly miss him. He was there when I needed a listener and I for him. I know how overwhelming now feels but you have family and many friends to lean on. Have faith in God and time will be a blessing. If you need ANYTHING just call.

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