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Donald Berry Obituary

Donald Lee Berry, 79, of Pittsburgh, died Friday, January 30, 2015, in UPMC-Mercy hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born December 13, 1935, in Burgettstown, a son of the late Warren Berry and Thelma Lewis Berry.
Mr. Berry graduated with degrees from both Washington & Jefferson College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
He was employed as an engineer in the telecommunications industry.
Mr. Berry was a member of Chartiers Hill United Presbyterian Church, where he was the church organist and choir director.
He enjoyed playing golf, woodworking and carpentry. He traveled extensively and performed volunteer work for Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
He was married to Sandra Lee Debbis, who died September 3, 2009.
Surviving are a son, David Berry of Washington; two daughters, Elaine (Randy) Bigler and Lynn Berry, both of Washington; a sister, Thalia (Bill) Shelton of Washington; nine grandchildren, Brent and Hunter Bigler, Joshua, Olivia and Tasha Berry, Audrey Hamilton and Jennifer, Neal and Caitlan Yakopin; five great-grandchildren; a nephew, Bill Shelton of North Carolina; and a niece, Kim Pacilla of Washington.
At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation.
Arrangements are being handled by William G. Neal Funeral Homes, 925 Allison Avenue, Washington. Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.

Published by Observer-Reporter on Feb. 1, 2015.
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my heart is with his family...i knew him in the 1970's...debbie was my very good friend then and now...he was a great man...

paula glick

February 4, 2015

It was our pleasure to take care of Mr. Berry in his final days. God bless him.

Caring Mission

February 3, 2015

Our thoughts are with his family. We will miss our friend

Ed and Beth Farrell

February 3, 2015

Dear Family of Don I am so sad to learn of Don's passing. He was a Classmate of mine at Chartiers. I was happy to see him 2 yrs. ago at a luncheon when I was in town, he was such a nice man. You have my Deepest Sympathy.

Evelyn Crawford Manolas

February 1, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

george haddad

February 1, 2015

I AM SO SORRY TO HERE OF DON'S PASSING. MY BEST REGARDS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. DON AND I WERE GRADUATES OF WASHINGTON & JEFFERSON COLLEGE ALONG WITH BEING MEMBERS OF PHI KAPPA PSI FRATERNITY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. GOD BLESS HIM.

February 1, 2015

I am saddened to learn of Donnie's passing. We grew up together in Moninger and participated in many activities together while at Chartiers H.S. Although we had very little contact as adults I have always had fond memories of Donnie and considered him a good friend. Please accept my sincere condolences. I know he will be missed by family and friends.

Frank Matz

February 1, 2015

So sorry to hearof Don's passing He was a classmate way back in 1953 at "Chartiers He was a small man in stature, but a Giant in heart We hpe his family can find strength to get through his passing ,andmay He rest in eternal peace. Neva and Terry Griffith

Terry Griffith

February 1, 2015

Saddened to learn of your loss. May God Bless you.

Allan Cenis

February 1, 2015

Don was a unique, talented, wonderful man.Our condolences.

Jo and Dean Taylor/Knapp

February 1, 2015

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