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Robert Donaldson Obituary
Robert J. Donaldson, 90, lifelong resident of Donaldson's Crossroads (Peters Township), son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Donaldson, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022.
He was employed by Brookside Lumber and Supply Company of Bethel Park for 53 years, and as of April 11, 2003; serving the last 33 years as Vice President of the company.
He was a veteran of The Korean Conflict, where he served overseas with 29th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Fort Buckner, Okinawa. Robert had basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.; attended Engineer school at Ft. Belvoir, Va., also; engineer school at Eta Jima, Japan.
On April 28, 1956, he married Shirly Eileen Hixon, of Monntown, Eighty Four; daughter of Addison I. Hixon and Ella Rittenhouse Hixon.
Bob was a life member of Peters Township Volunteer Fire Company, having served 38 years as an active fire fighter; served 15 years as Assistant Chief, 12 years as Director and seven years as Chaplain.
He was a member of Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, Pike Street, Canonsburg; was an Usher for 55 years and also served on Committees, Music and Worship, Membership and Fellowship. He also served as trustee during merger of four Presbyterian churches in 1967.
Bob worked with Peters Township Library, on Villages in the Township and changes made in last 100 years at Donaldson Cross Roads.
Robert is survived by his two sons, Robert J. Donaldson, Jr. (Susan), of Denver, Colo., and Jeffrey L. Donaldson (Jennifer), of Bethel Park; two grandchildren, Victoria Lynn and Samuel Marcus; siblings, Richard F. Donaldson (Jody), of McMurray, Patricia D. Stutzman (Steve), of Canonsburg, and Nancy J. Johnston (Gary), of Mentrose, Colo.. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his siblings, Rose Withrow (David), Walter E. Donaldson, Jr. (Rose Marie), and Alice D. Coffield (Paul).
Family and friends are welcome from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 2022, and from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Pittsburgh Cremation and Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA 15317, 724-260-5546.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Canonsburg United Presbyterian Church, 112 W. Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317, or Meals on Wheels, Canonsburg – Houston Unit.
Please view and sign the family's online guestbook at pittsburghcremation.com.
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Norma Jean (Pagano) Salvino
May 4, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Bobs family. My family once managed the Chief's Restaurant at Donaldson Cross Roads, Which was owned by Bobs parents. I remember growing up and playing with Bob, Richard and the other Donaldson kids. Swing on the tire swing behind their house, now gone, picking pumpkins and putting them on McMurray Road and waiting under the shed to see if anyone hit them. I think that was Dickie and me. After 83 years its hard to remember names. I remember Dick jumping over the fire and burning his legs really bad. I was not with him that day. I am guessing this was 1948 or so. Things have changed at the Cross Roads. We lived at 120 Pleasant Ave across from Bob & Alice Cofield, in the big Gray stone house . Also owned the lot that the Pizza Hut was on, now gone for Walgreens Pharmacy, So many memories...
I remember Mrs. Donaldson always had a apron on and was always baking. Mr. Donaldson was always busy around the farm, back then, and I remember when he had his accident and died. I've lived in Missouri since 1968, and don't get home to PA much anymore. I'll turn 83 on May 11. I have a lot of good and fun memories with the Donaldson children.
Again, my sympathy fo the family
Norma Jean Pagano Salvino
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