Donald F. Mauthe

1927 - 2025

Donald F. Mauthe, 98, of Corsica, PA, passed away during the early morning hours of Monday, September 29, 2025.

Don was born on June 15, 1927, to the late Edward Albert and Mabel (Johnson) Mauthe in Waterson, PA. He graduated from Clarion Limestone High School with the class of 1944. Donald married Amy Simpson on April 5, 1963, in Brookville, PA; Amy preceded him in passing on May 21, 2023.

He retired from C & K Coal Co., and Snyder Brothers Coal Co. After retiring, he co-owned MSM Coal Co. for over twenty years. He was also a co-owner of Coolspring Sand and Gravel. He was a member of the Corsica Global Church in Corsica. He was a lifetime member of the Corsica Fire Company and Coolspring Power Museum. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a regular patron of Grandmas Kitchen; where he was known to tell everyone that they had the best breakfast in town.

Don was a loving father, and he loved spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.

Don was the oldest veteran of the Strattanville American Legion.

Don is survived by his four children: Sandy (Ed Preston) Reed of Strattanville, PA; Cindy (Craig "Toad" Hoffman) Fleming of Mechanicsville, PA; Bob (Marcie) Lyle of Wellsburgh, WV; and Lisa (Chris) Simpson of Corsica. Don is also survived by eight grandchildren: Mike Reed; Bill Fleming; Melinda Reed; Ben Fleming; Krysten Long; Cory Lyle; Ashley Simpson; Zack Simpson; eleven great-grandchildren: Brett Reed; Cole Reed; Anna Long; Sidney Long; Bailey Wrhen; McKenna Fleming; Brooks Fleming; Ryla Jo Fleming; Caleb Emery; Waylan Simpson; Nolan Simpson; and three great-great-grandchildren: Brayton Reed, Bransyn Reed, and James Wrhen.

In addition to his wife and parents, Don was preceded in passing by his sisters: Olive Pasquerette, Mae Hamilton; two brothers, Edward Mauthe and William Mauthe.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Corsica United Methodist Church, 337 Olean Road, Corsica, PA 15829, from 3-7 p.m. A second viewing will take place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, also at the church from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. A funeral service will be held immediately following the second viewing, beginning at 12 p.m. and officiated by Pastor Jeff Foor. Interment will take place at Pisgah Cemetery, Corsica, Jefferson Co., PA.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Corsica Volunteer Fire Company, PO Box 265, Corsica, PA 15829 or to the Corsica Global Methodist Church. Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com.