Donald F. Delost, 77, of Emlenton passed away Sunday morning at the Grove City Medical Center.

Born in Pittsburgh, May 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Mary Delost.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred "Millie" Delost, who he married in 1957.

Mr. Delost was a professional stone mason and did a variety of projects under the employment of Mayview State Hospital until retirement.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW of Cherry Valley and the American Legion Post 0343 in New Castle.

He loved to hunt and fish, and he was a gifted craftsman.

Donald was an active member at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Parker until its closing. He continued his devotion at the St. Michael Catholic Church in Emlenton, where he loved to assist in communion.

Donald loved and was extremely proud of his family.

In addition to his wife, he his survived by three sons, Andrew (Michelle) Delost of South Carolina, Dan Delost of Emlenton and Bob (Amy) Delost of Pittsburgh; four grandchildren, Bryan and Sienna Delost of South Carolina and Mya and Mason Delost of Pittsburgh; and one great-grandchild, Lucas Delost of South Carolina.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Sonny Erjavac.

<B>DELOST</B> — Friends of Donald F. Delost, who died Sunday, May 16, 2010, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the <B>H. Jack Buzard Funeral Home</B>, Wayne Street, Parker. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Emlenton with Monsignor Jan C. Olowin officiating. Interment will be at the St. Nicholas Catholic Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.Online condolences may be viewed/sent at buzardfuneralhomes.com.