Donald W. Campbell Sr.

Donald W. Campbell, Sr.,73 of Potter Township went to be with the Lord and Savior after a

courageous, but brief battle with cancer, on the 5th of February, 2026.

Born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania and raised in Center Township, Don was a son of James and

Cora Campbell, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his son, Donald W. Campbell, Jr. He

is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Marge Kovach Campbell, his loving daughter Marissa

Campbell and her husband Russ Kovacic, and his three adored grandchildren, Lillian, Brody, and

Lance Campbell. Don is also survived by his sister Delores (Terry) Malekovic, and his two

brothers, James (Diane) Campbell and Richard (Joyce) Campbell. His feline companion, Katie,

will miss his presence, as he was a friend to his pets, both present and past, including the late

Cotton and Snowball.

Raised in Center Township, Don attended Center Area High School and soon after took a brave

step to serve his nation. In 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with aboard the USS

J.F. Kennedy during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he pursued further education at CCBC,

where he honed his skills in auto body repair, a trade that would define much of his professional

life.

For 31 years, Don applied his expertise as an auto body technician with a craftsman's touch and

an eye for detail. His career took a new track when he joined Norfolk and Southern Railroad,

where he began as a conductor and concluded his tenure as a railroad engineer.

Fishing and hunting were among Don's favorite pursuits, activities that reflected his love for the

outdoors. Never one to sit idle, he was perpetually engaged in tinkering and various projects,

finding solace and satisfaction in the act of creation and repair.

As we bid farewell to Donald W. Campbell, Sr., we celebrate a life well-lived, a journey marked

by love, service, and the indelible impact he made on his family. He has left an everlasting

imprint on the hearts of many, and his spirit will forever be cherished and remembered.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 10

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from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. at

SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca where services

will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in John Anderson Memorial Cemetery.