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Donald Wesley Obituary
SWEET VALLEY — Donald Allen Wesley, age 86, of Sweet Valley, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 9, 2019, peacefully at his home.
He was born in Sweet Valley on Jan. 3, 1933, and was the son of the late George and Claire Deets Wesley.
Donald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was owner/operator of Don Wesley's Used Car and Body Shop in Sweet Valley. Donald was a successful entrepreneur which included a local cable television company in Sweet Valley, land developer and home construction. He had a caring and generous heart and helped many people in need during difficult times in their lives. Donald enjoyed fishing and relaxing at his cabin in Canada, and loved being around children, especially his grandchildren. He was proud to be part of the Great American Race.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Harry, Warden and George Wesley, grandson Scott Allen Kondash, son-in-law Timothy Sutliff, half-brother Ferman Wesley and half-sister Jean Atkinson.
Donald is survived by five daughters, Helen Frank (John), Diane Kondash (Joseph), Donna Sutliff, Katrina Kottler (Jack) and Laura Crawford (Daniel); brother Larry Wesley; sisters June Walsh, Lois Sayre, Mary Claire Warman and Beverly Steltz; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Jean Wesley.
A memorial service will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019, from the Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc., corner of Routes 29 and 118, Pikes Creek, with his grandson, George Frank, officiating.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of the Sacred Heart, 600 Baltimore Dr., #7, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 or Sweet Valley Volunteer Fire Co., 5383 Main Road, Sweet Valley, PA 18656.
Online condolences can be made at clswansonfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Wesley
Barry Aston
June 18, 2019
We are sorry for the loss in your family
Barry & Lola Aston
Ruth Moase
June 17, 2019
When my parents died I had to come to Sweet Valley, there was just something in me that needed to live here. Donald was my door. He had a place for rent at Brinks Trailer Court. The people that lived next to me, her husband worked for the fish commission, and she had a birthday and my future husband was there. Don gave me my first job, working with his wife Jeanie, Jeanie led me Christ. I always told him that it was because of him that I was able to come to know Christ. Thank you Don for opening these doors for my family.
Dean Long
June 15, 2019
To Don's survivors, my condolences. Many of his and Helen's children were schoolmates in elementary and H.S. Some sons worked for my dad, C. H. Long. I have a tortoise shell cane which Don's gr-father gave to my grandfather, Stanley W. Post. Don's gr-mother,Lizzie W,, taught my maternal grandmother, H. J.(Nettie) Zacharias Post in the Mooretown area Green Valley School. Regards to all
nancy roberts
June 15, 2019
We would like to express our sympathy to the Don's whole family,daughters,Jean,sisters,
brothers and grandchildren who we have known for many years.Nancy and Jim Roberts
DORIS Owens, HANNAH
June 13, 2019
To the family, I am so sorry for the loss of such a well loved man that has been around all my life. Drove my grade school bus...Such a wonderful large family of awesome brothers , sisters, Jean and all his children, that are all our friends we love !!
May he RIP...HE HELPED SO MANY PEOPLE WHEN NEEDED.,.
June 13, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike & Janet Brucher
Frank & Debbie Sikora
June 12, 2019
Helen and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father.
Frank & Debbie Sikora
June 12, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
LINDA RUSHTON
June 12, 2019
To the Wesley Family I am sorry to hear of Don's Passing. May he rest in peace.
Nancy Piatt
June 11, 2019
My dear friend Helen and to all your family. I am sorry to hear of your Dads passing. No matter how old our parents are we are never ready to say good bye to them. I remember all those days you drove us to school with a car off your dads lot. He let you drive some beauties. I hope your memories will make you smile. Prayers for all of you as you say good bye. Love Nancy
Wilson Reakes
June 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss rip don
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Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc. - Hunlock Creek2386 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
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Curtis L. Swanson Funeral Home Inc. - Hunlock Creek2386 State Route 118, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
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