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Born November 23, 1931, in Beaver Falls, he was the son of the late Norman A. and Blanche E. Troeter Paff.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kathleen Abels Paff and infant daughter Mary; his second wife, Mary (Gurcak) Mengon Paff; his sister, Blanche "Betty" Kennedy; brothers, Lawrence N. Paff and Carl D. Paff.
Donald is survived by his children, James (Barbara) Paff; Gregory (Colleen) Paff; Donna (Thomas)Campbell; Patricia (William) Snyder; Kathleen (Bruce) Close; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Roberta M. Paff; brother-in-law, Raymond Abels; numerous nephews and nieces, and special nieces, Mary Elisabeth "Betsie" Markusic and Jerri Walter.
In addition, he is survived by his stepchildren, James (Linda) Mengon; Daniel (Caroline) Mengon; Rose LaRocca; Amelia Mengon; Juliet (Joseph) Mancino; Laura (Ed) Duran; Elle Mengon, and their children and grandchildren.
Donald was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic School and Beaver Falls High School, Class of 1950. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox, McDermott in 1987, after 36 years of service.
After retiring he worked as a carpenter and handyman. He and Mary traveled the country and abroad.
He perfected his bread and pie making skills and was always happy to send you home with fresh baked dinner rolls. Later they spent their winters in Florida, where he spent his days fishing and watching the blue herons. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons, sons-in-law, grandsons, great-grandsons, and all the guys. Tom's camp was his favorite place to be.Donald was an active member of Holy Trinity, Divine Mercy Parish, and St. Monica Parish.
Interment will take place Wednesday at 11 AM at St. Mary's Cemetery, where full military honors will be held.
A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday March 15th at 10 AM at St. Monica Parish, 116 Thorndale Drive Beaver Falls, PA 15010.
Professional Services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.
The family is grateful to the staff at Franciscan Manor and Advanced Hospice for the care and
compassion they provided.
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