Donald Reese Brendlinger Jr.

Donald Reese Brendlinger Jr. obituary, Indiana, PA

Donald Reese Brendlinger Jr.

Upcoming Events

Oct

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home

898 Old Route 119, PA 15701

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home

898 Old Route 119, PA 15701

Send Flowers

Services provided by

John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home

Donald Brendlinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home on Oct. 16, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Donald Reese Brendlinger, Jr., 62, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at his residence.
He was born January 18, 1963 to Donald Reese Sr. and Grace Viola Hilty in Indiana.
Donald is survived by his wife; Nellie Huey, children; Tessa Lawson, Taylor Shick, Robert Lawson, Nikki McBreen, Jeremiaha (Janna) Brendlinger, Clayton Brendlinger, sisters; Donna, Mary, Gracie, grandkids; Matthew, Landon, Gabriel, Luke, Hunter, Kamdyn, Jordan, Landyn, Brayden, Jayda, Carman, Jack, Domanic, Alexander (Xander) Bredlinger, Trudy, Morgan Brendlinger, and nieces and nephews; Carry (Dennis) Steeves, Gina (Dennis) Myers, Kristen Stiles, Hailey (Elliot) Smith, Libby Craig, Emily Strawcutter, Kylee Wensel, Santana (Craig) Fry, Nickolas Young, Derrick Stiles, Sofie Szenyo, Nash Szenyo, Josh (Jenn) Reinard, Evie and Joel Reinard, Anthony, Jessica and Austin Smith, Aiden, Brandon Brendlinger.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and 2 nephews.
Friends will be received on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM until the time of service at 7:00 PM at the John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home, 898 Old Route 119 N., Indiana, PA 15701.
To share a memory or leave an online condolence, visit www.Lefdahlfuneralhome.com
To send flowers
to the family or plant a tree
in memory of Donald Reese Brendlinger, Jr., please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Donald's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Donald Brendlinger's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Upcoming Events

Oct

24

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home

898 Old Route 119, PA 15701

Send Flowers

Oct

24

Funeral service

7:00 p.m.

John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home

898 Old Route 119, PA 15701

Send Flowers

Services provided by

John A. Lefdahl Funeral Home