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Born in Rehrersburg on March 18, 1948, he was the son of the late Rufus Z. and Cathaline (Ratlief) Bashore. He attended Centre Elementary School and graduated from SVHS with the Class of 1966. Following high school, he served four years in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He worked as a state licensed machinist at Kutztown Foundry and graduated from Lincoln Tech in Allentown as an Electrical Engineer at the age of 40. Don was a member of the Little Swatara Church of the Brethren and also served as the treasurer for Lineback Association for 13 years. He enjoyed watching sports and was a season ticket holder for the Philadelphia Eagles. He also enjoyed reading the Lancaster Farming publication, volunteering with FFA and especially collecting antique cars.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sister Judy C. Kramer of Hamburg and brothers Steve Bashore of Shoemakersville and Robert Bashore of Shade Gap.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Terry and Rickie Bashore and sister Patricia Ann Boltz.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Little Swatara Church of the Brethren. There will be a viewing on Wednesday evening from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at the Kreamer & Lum Funeral Home & Crematory, 5 Camp Meeting Rd., Jonestown and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Interment will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the American Legion Post #915, P.O. Box 222, Fredericksburg, PA 17026.
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Judith Rightmyer Kuhn
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Dear CarolAnn,
Sincerest condolences to you and your family on the recent passing of Don. May all your memories of your time with him sustain you in the years to come.
Much love,
Judy Rightmyer Kuhn
SVHS Class of 1966
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November 15, 2025
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