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Donald Peters Obituary
Age 67, of Mt. Lebanon, on Thursday, January 10, 2008. Beloved husband of Catherine Scott Peters; loving father of Heather (Doug) Rarick, Gregory (Jari) Peters and Stephanie (Jay) Mumford; son of the late William and Marie Peters; also survived by four grandchildren Makenna and Tyler Peters, Sydney and Alexandra Rarick. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9pm Saturday and Sunday at HENNEY, BRADWELL & NIRELLA FUNERAL HOME, 524 Washington Ave., Carnegie. Mass of Christian Burial Monday 10am in Our Lady of Grace Church. Interment at St. Augustine Cemetery, Millvale. Memorial contributions if desired may be made to American Junior Golf Assoc., Development Department, 1980 Sports Club Drive, Braselton, GA 30517.
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Kevin Gallagher
January 19, 2008
I taught with Don Peters in my first few years at Keystone Oaks Middle School, and someday I hope to pass down what "Pete" taught me to a young aspiring teacher. Mr. Peters was a hall of fame teacher. There have been many great teachers that found out what works for them and used those same practices over a 35-year period. They had a routine. They came to work year after year and did their thing and it worked. This was not Don Peters. He was not concerned about what worked for him. He was concerned about what worked for the students. The years I knew Pete, he was constantly looking for ways to motivate students through supplementing from the normal everyday traditional methods. Pete tried everything. Some things worked and some things didn’t. The main thing is that he tried. He had enough guts to take chances. He had enough heart to care. These are things that a first year teacher does. I knew Pete when he was in his 30th year of teaching. Mr. Don "Pete" Peters was an innovator, a legend, and I was glad to work with him, and even more happier to know him. We will miss you Pete.
~Kevin Gallagher
Keystone Oaks High School Math Teacher
Dave & Gail Naab & Family
January 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Coach Peters. "Pete" was our first experience with Middle/High School Sports. He coached with professionalism, respect, humor, knowledge, and love of the games and his players. We assumed all coaches were like 'Pete'--were we surprised. He was truly ONE OF A KIND! He saw the potential in every single one of his player and coached with unsurpassed fairness. Coach expected as much of himself as he did of his players. We were blessed for both Judy (basketball) and Jeff (golf) to have known him at Keystone Oaks. Wish we had known you as a teacher before you retired. Thanks for sharing him with us all those years. He will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Claire Scott
January 14, 2008
To my "sister" Cathy, Heather, Greg and Stephanie - I'm so sorry that I'm not there to share your grief today. I loved Don in a very special way; we had a connection that I could never really describe.
My fondest memory will probably be his "coat-hanger" performances. His smile and laughter while performing this trick were infectious!
Don will live forever in my heart.
Love, Claire
Stan & Pat (Tunney) Bassler
January 14, 2008
Cathy and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy at this sad time. We will continue to pray for you and your family.
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Maureen (Jackson) Progar
January 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. Don(Donnie to me) will be remembered as the first person I met when I moved into the home directly behind his house on Swallow Hill Rd. I did not know a soul in Carnegie and was about to start high school as a Freshman at St. Lukes. Donnie was a Junior and he started up a conversation by throwing a ball into our back yard. (Great way to meet the new girl on the block.) Don and I remained friends over the high school years as good neighbors. I had not seen him for years since I moved out of state but to my surprise, he attended the Class of 60 reunion a couple years ago at the urging of Art Flory. It was a pleaure meeting his sweet wife and a surprise seeing Don again after all those years. God Bless Donnie and his family at this time.
Stan & Pat (Tunney) Bassler
January 13, 2008
Cathy and family,
You have our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Kathy (Moore) Bennett
January 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Peters family. Mr. Peters was a great guy! One of my favorite memories is Halloween when Stephanie and I were in elementary school. We dumped all of our loot onto the Peters' living room floor. When Mr. Peters saw that we had "Good n Plenty", he had us "Re-Trick or Treat" at that house a few more times. I know that he is looking down from Heaven at the wonderful family that he loved and raised.
Bob Kollar
January 12, 2008
Don was my cousin but he was my older brother. He was the one person in my life that paid attention to me when I was growing up. He spent alot of time with me and taught me many things although I could have done without his throwing basebals at me until I learned to hit and not backaway from his pitches. He was a great ball player when he was younger and a great golfer later on.
I spent a lot of time with him at his house and sometimes stayed there for days. I can't forget eating those balogna sandwiches with mustard and lettuce. I never ate one since.
I remember traveling with him to various places including going on vacation with him. I never forgot that he trusted me to take his 60 Impala to the junior prom even though I did not get more than a mile from his house before the front tire blew out. I thought he would blame the tire on me but as far as he was concerned it just happened.
I also remember when I offered to fix his 64 Impala so that he could get a better price when he sold it. After I completely cleaned it up, fixed all the rust spots and then cleaned the engine, it stalled and would not start. It sat on Vanadium road for three days. Each day I would work on it trying to figure it out. Finally I found a crack in the distributor cap and it started right up. He never once said what did you do to my car. He just waited and gave me encouragement until I found the problem. I can't beleive he never doubted me. He just thanked me for helping him.
He was a great guy that I will never forget.
Carol Handerhan/Nemetz
January 12, 2008
My condolences to the Peters family.
Class of '58
Pat Price Rinn
January 12, 2008
To the family of Donnie Peters:
I am so sorry to hear of Donnie's death. He was a good friend in St. Luke High School.
Patty Adragna-Blum
January 12, 2008
Don was a school mate and good friend growing up. He lived close to me and his mother went to school with my father. So we had some things in common, didn't we.
Haven't kept in touch lately; but, saw him many years ago at a golf tournament in Latrobe, PA.
What a pleasure to see him enjoying something that was part of his life.
I'm sure he will be missed dearly by his family and close friends.
Ya'll will be in my daily prayers.
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