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Born in Scranton, son of Alice Rogers Griffiths, Scranton, and the late David Griffiths, he was educated in the Lackawanna Trail School District. Before his illness, he was employed at Procter & Gamble as a line technician. He was a proud member of the Dalton Fire Company and St. Lucy's Church.
Donald was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother and uncle. His greatest joy came from participating in all of his children's activities. All who knew him will dearly miss him.
Also surviving are three children, Lindsay, Donald Jr. and Kristen, all at home; a brother, David, New Mexico; three sisters, Mary Alice Mitteer and companion, David Kane, Carbondale; Rose Craig and husband, Peter Howey, Scranton; and Diane Ruddy and husband, Joseph, Scranton; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts and uncles.
He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Ronald.
The funeral will be Monday with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Lucy's Church, 949 Scranton St., Scranton. Everyone attending is asked to proceed directly to the church. Interment, Cathedral Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Guido-Fiorillo Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Ave., Scranton.
No public calling hours are scheduled.
Visit www.guidofiorillofuneralhome.com for information, directions or to leave an online condolence.
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April 18, 2014
Our deepest sympathy for your loss of "
Rerun"! We are so sorry we missed the Mass and to see all of you . He will always be remembered by our whole family. Love and prayers, Carol & "Pete" Van Fleet and family
April 18, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry we missed making the Mass and seeing all of you.We will always remember "Rerun"! Love, Carol & "Pete" Van Fleet and Family
April 16, 2014
To Don's family & friends,
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. I worked with Don at P&G. I enjoyed working with him, taking break and talking about 'cats' (I have 4). He was a great guy and I know he will be missed by all that knew him.
Thoughts and prayers,
Karen Vischansky
April 16, 2014
sorry about your loss don will be missed on our line here at work i started with don and we shared some great times our thoughts and prayers will be with you
brian Gibbons
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Brian, Emily & Ryan Evans
April 15, 2014
Thoughts and prayers with your family through this hard time
Kristine Boylan
April 14, 2014
Don was a kind man. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies go out to the entire family.
VNA Hospice Staff and Volunteers
April 14, 2014
Heartfelt sympathy to the Griffiths family for their recent loss. May cherished memories of Don bring peace, comfort and a smile in the days ahead.
Lisa Dolph (bunevitch)
April 14, 2014
Lori I'm so sorry for your loss on Donny . My heart is aching for you and the kids ! Donny you were such a great person ! Still in shock your gone . Rest easy
Gary Stout
April 13, 2014
Sorry for your lost, Donald will always remember as a well know class mate.
Bill & Christine Curyk
April 13, 2014
We are so very sorry for your loss. Don was a good person and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura Mitteer
April 13, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a great man with a big heart and will be truly missed.
frank&helen jean brogna
April 13, 2014
lori and family, we are so sorry for your loss. you are in our prayers.
ED WHITNEY
April 13, 2014
pete& ROSE, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Amanda Mitteer
April 13, 2014
Uncle re you are my uncle, father, friend, n hero. To say u will be missed does not say enough. Thank you for the man you were, the memories you left behind n values u instilled in jas n I. You will live on inside our hearts n memories forever. You will always be loved n honored! Xoxo
George & Lucia Oswald
April 13, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family.
Mary Miitteer
April 13, 2014
Love u dearly Brother We will truely miss you Hugs n kisses forever May u restin peace
Kirk Casterline
April 13, 2014
To all of the Griffiths family want to send my thoughts to you, Rest in peace big buddy.
Nancy Hughes
April 13, 2014
Prayers For The Family May Don Rest In Peace.
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