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Donald Felmlee Obituary
Born June 14, 1940, in Bradford, he was a son of the late Donald Felmlee and Ida Mae (Henderson) Reed. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, the late Kenneth L. Reed. He was a 1957 graduate of Bradford High School.
On Jan. 3, 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He served in the Bay of Pigs Invasion. During his service he was an airplane mechanic with the 431st Air Refueling Squadron. He was honorably discharged on May 25, 1962.
On Sept. 4, 1963, in Tijuana, Mexico, he married Deanna "Tippy" (Rouse) Felmlee, who preceded him in death on April 30, 2015.
After returning home from the service he began employment with the Carpenters Union of Western Pennsylvania Local 423. He worked for many years and retired.
Donald was a member of the Masonic Lodge 749 F&AM and a Past Worshipful Master, the Orak Grotto, and Past Monarch, the Zem Zem Temple in Erie, the McKean County Shrine and the Coudersport Consistory. He was also a member of the Vets Club, Eagles Club, American Legion, Marche Club, Italian Club and Moose Club. He loved to read, work in his shop and spend time with his cat Gabby.
Surviving are his companion of several years, Carol Milne; one daughter, Jody Locke of Bradford; one son, James Felmlee of Bradford; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one sister, Debbie Phillips of Erie; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Home Inc., 33 South Ave. A Masonic service will be held at 11 a.m., and a funeral service will be held at noon with the Rev. W. LeRoy Beckes, retired Presbyterian minister, officiating.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to No Feline Left Behind, P.O. Box 783, Bradford, PA, 16701; or to the McKean County SPCA, P.O. Box 113, Bradford, PA, 16701; or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be made at hollenbeckcahill.com.
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