Donald L. Nystrom

1928 - 2026

Donald L. Nystrom, 97, of North Huntingdon, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at Asbury Place in Mt. Lebanon. Don was born in Braddock Nov. 28, 1928, to Clarence and Thursa Nystrom. He was a pattern maker at Westinghouse Airbrake, where he met and married his lovely wife, Gerry. He and Gerry enjoyed going out for daily drives, dining out, and shopping together. Don was a good athlete playing on his high school basketball team. He later enjoyed playing and watching golf and was an avid fan of the Pitt Panthers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Steelers. He was known to have a great sense of humor and always had a smile, never one to get angry. He also built dollhouses for several of his family members. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (Brickel); and sister, Jean Lundahl. He is survived by nephews, Paul (Claudia) Lundahl, Dr. Robert (Kim) Lundahl, and Barry (Tracy) Brickel; and nieces, Marcy (Charlie) Campbell, Kelly (David) Burda, and Dorian Dinsmore. There will be a private burial at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park in North Huntingdon. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the healthcare team at Asbury Place Memory Care for their excellent care and love they showed to Don as well as the caring staff with Gentiva Hospice. Arrangements by JAMES W. SHIRLEY FUNERAL HOME INC., 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. www.shirleyfuneralhome.com