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Donald Durfey Obituary
Donald H. Durfey Jr., 58, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008. He was a loving companion to Suzanne M. Lettich. Born in Fountain Hill, he was the son of the late Donald H. and Virginia (Bednar) Durfey, Sr. He was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Fountain Hill. Donald worked for over 30 years at B.V.I. Precision Materials. He was a member of the Bethlehem Volunteer Firemans Home Association. Survivors: He will be sadly missed by his entire family. Mother, Virginia Durfey; companion, Suzanne M. Lettich; children, Diane Willhoit and husband Christopher of Fountain Hill, Kim Rudolph and husband Ben of Fountain Hill, Jodi Durfey and fiance Bill Bryfogle of Emmaus, Donald Durfey III and wife Ashley of Emmaus; stepchildren, Kimberly VanBuskirk and husband Ronald of Bethlehem, Kelly Ruiz and husband Mario of Fountain Hill; 16 grandchildren. Services: A viewing will be held 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Downing Funeral Home Inc. 1002 W Broad St Bethlehem 18018. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 1059 Delaware Ave., Fountain Hill, 18015. Burial to follow at Bethlehem Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.DowningFuneralHome.com. Contributions: Donations may be made in Donalds name to the church.
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Joan Gallagher
May 12, 2008
Susie & Family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing.
Every time I saw him at chemo or in the grocery store he always was so possitive and with a smile on his face. May God bless him.
May God give you the strength you need to get through each day.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Joan
Krista Hollinger
May 10, 2008
Jodi-I am truly sorry to hear about your dad. Durfey was always a wonderful man and took care of his family-it was his number one priority. He did well by me also and I will miss him dearly.
Joanne Rooney
May 10, 2008
Diane, Kim, Jodi and Bud
I am sorry to hear about your Dad. We all know he was put on earth to be a Dad, and he was a good one. He loved you all very much. You have my deepest sympathy.
Jodi Durfey
May 8, 2008
Daddy,
I am sure that you already know this but I am going to miss you more than words can explain. Well, I already do. You are such a wonderful person. You were the best Dad anyone could ever ask for. You lived everyday for your family, you never gave up on us. Your hugs were the best & you always had a way to make me laugh. I knew I could count on you for that, and so did many other people. But don't worry, Dad, your son is getting more like you every day!! Take care up there, have fun, and one day we will be together again. Don't being chasing too many girls around. Give hugs & kisses to Mammy, Pappy, Chuckie, and PapPap for us. Until I see you again, just know that I love so very much & miss you dearly. I love you, Dad!
Joni Elekes
May 7, 2008
Susie
We are so sorry for you losing the love of your life. It is undeniable the love you both had for each other, but I’m sure knowing the loving and kind man that he was that his children will always keep their arms wide open for you especially at this time of great loss. Always remember the good times, and know that he is watching you from above.
Love Joni and Terry
Megan Povenski (and Mike)
May 6, 2008
To my BFF Jodz, and her family, I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I will always cherish the memories I have of Papa Don, Sunday dinners at the house and summer swimming pool sessions, his constant humor and wit. Don was a wonderful man who cared deeply about all of you. His family came first. He will be missed. I am here for all of you. My heart goes out to you and my prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Rachel (Sewald) Dries
May 6, 2008
Ginny, I'm so sorry to hear about your son's passing. Please know he is most certainly in a better place now, and I promise my Pop is right there beside him showing him the ropes! It will get easier, but it takes time. Try to take comfort in knowing that he isn't suffering any longer, and hold him in your heart always. Your memories will bring you comfort as well. You are in my thoughts & prayers Ginny!
Gary Moll and family
May 6, 2008
Diane, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. We are thinking of you as you go through this diffucult time.
Cindy & Lou Reiman
May 5, 2008
Susie: So sorry to read about Don's passing. We always had such good times with you and him at bowling at the CIO on Sundays with the Liberty Sunday Nighters. Lots of good memories. I'll never forget you two at our wedding when you caught the bouquet and he the garter. Good video. Keeping you in our prayers, may he rest in peace. He is watching over you with love.
Dave and Trell Hollinger
May 5, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Donnie. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. We sure do have alot of good memories and will cherish all the laughs we had together with Donnie.
Love, Dave, Trell and Krista Hollinger
Alan Engvaldsen
May 5, 2008
Jodi It is never easy but I have lost my parents and know what you are going through, my heart goes out to you and your family. all our love Alan and Marianne
Marie Frey
May 5, 2008
Sorry to hear about this. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers and hope the family is doing ok.
Love
Frank, Marie, Jordan and Justin Frey
June Long
May 5, 2008
Dear Kim, Jodi and Bud, I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Please know that I'm keeping you and your families in my prayers. I love you,
Grandma June
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