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Donald Dean Obituary

Donald M. Dean, 77 of Harrisburg, passed peacefully, on September 7, 2021. He was the son of the late Jeruel Dean and Margaret Patterson. Donald retired from the Commonwealth, Liquor Control Board with 16 years of service. He served as The Exalted Ruler of IBPOW, Treasurer of AFSCME and organized bus trips for the Elks. Donald also enjoyed fishing, traveling, sports and collectables. He leaves his siblings; Mildred Williams, Shirley (Winson) Young and Kenneth Patterson, Jr. a host of family and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, September 18th at Harrisburg First Assembly of God at 11 a.m., viewing at 10:00 a.m., burial Paxtang Cemetery. Hooper Memorial Home, Inc. is handling arrangements and mask are still required. www.hooperfuneral.com www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News from Sep. 15 to Sep. 16, 2021.
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Donald may you rest in peace. I wish his family the best because they will miss him most of all. Donald I will miss our chance meeting, you always had a smile and a story to share.

Nelson

Friend

September 17, 2021

My condolences to all the families my prayers our with you all love you all ..long time family and friend rest in the arm of Our Father in heaven

Phyllis Franklin and Franklin family

Family

September 17, 2021

Praise, honor, and glory to our Heavenly Father, which art in Heaven! Thank you for allowing Dino to impact our lives with his love and charismatic aura. His love and laughter permeated everywhere he traveled. Countless people can attribute to the enjoyment that Donald brought to their lives. Rest now cousin Dino in the safety and comforting arms of our dear Heavenly Father.
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Cousin Bunny and Children

Cousin Bunny and Children

Family

September 17, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Vontella King

September 17, 2021

We worked together at PennDOT and I want to offer my condolences to the family he was a great guy and I´m sure he will be sorely missed.

Andrew Greene

Work

September 17, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Bro Red

September 17, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Debra L Thompson/Hitchcock family

Family

September 16, 2021

Tyo the family. Donald was a remarkable gentleman was a beautiful personality. My deepest condolences. God's blessings.

Theresa Wise

Friend

September 16, 2021

We the officers and members of Cyrene Lodge #169 Steelton Pa.
Send our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed Brother Donald Dean.
May God give the family comfort.

Bro Jeffery Wright-ER

September 15, 2021

To the entire family of Donald Dean, send my sincere condolences. He was a great man. I will forever cherish the wonderful memories of him. Rest in HEAVENLY Peace Donald. Earth has no Sorrow, that Heaven cannot Heal!

Stephanie M Williams

Friend

September 15, 2021

ALL I CAN SAY IS YOU WERE A GOOD PERSON WHO WOULD HELP ANYONE IN NEED.

mary spencer

Family

September 15, 2021

Rest In Peace my Brother

Chris Lingas

September 15, 2021

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Harrisburg First Assembly of God

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