Donald Russell Sweeley

Donald Russell Sweeley obituary, Mill Hall, PA

Donald Russell Sweeley

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Donald Sweeley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Donald G Walker Funeral Home Inc on Mar. 16, 2026.
Donald Russell Sweeley, 95, of Mill Hall, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at Heritage Springs Memory Care, Muncy, PA.
Born August 13, 1930 in Lock Haven, he was the son of the late George A. "Bud" and Alta Martz Sweeley.
Don was a 1948 graduate of Lock Haven High School. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Japan in the Signal Corp during the Korean War.
On June 3, 1952, Don married the former Sally Ann Campbell and was a devoted husband to her until her passing December 24, 2000.
Don obtained his Bachelor's Degree in teaching in 1957 from the Lock Haven Teacher's College and his Master's degree from Penn State University in 1959. He served as an elementary teacher and principal for Keystone Central School District at Flemington Elementary and McGhee Elementary until his retirement in 1992.
Following the passing of his first wife, Sally, Don married the former Zetta Yost on September 16, 2003 and shared 21 years of marriage before her passing November 28, 2024.
He was a faithful member and served in the choir at Flemington United Methodist Church.
Don enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and golfing. He also enjoyed traveling and square dancing. Many knew Don for his talented woodworking creations of which he obtained awards for over the years. In his younger years, he obtained his private pilots license and enjoyed his time flying.
He is survived by two sons, Wayne A. (Gaylene) Sweeley of Rote and Mark (Stephanie) Sweeley of Williamsport; three grandchildren, Jason (Ashley), Jarrett (Kellyn) and Jaremy (Tara) Sweeley; five great-grandchildren: Ashton, Shayleigh, Carson, Piper and Sawyer; two step-children, John (Dottie) Bailey of Williamsport and Toni (Jeff) Snyder of Lock Haven; four step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and his friend and loving caregiver, Rachael Packer.
In addition to his parents and wives, Don was preceded in death by a brother, Richard "Dick" Sweeley.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:30 A.M. at the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, PA 17745 with Rev. Mark Riley officiating.
Friends and family will be received for a time of visitation on Saturday from 10 A.M. until the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the Covenant Café of Lock Haven.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com

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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc.

231 High Street, Flemington, PA 17745

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Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

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231 High Street, Flemington, PA 17745

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