Don J. Verbanac Flajole, 76, of Mars passed away Saturday at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on Jan. 18, 1937, in Seattle, Wash., the son of the late Earl and the late Helen Flajole.

Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

He was a graduate of the University of Washington. He was an accomplished artist and an avid theater enthusiast. After retirement, he had the pleasure of working at the Pittsburgh CLO as an usher.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Gina Verbanac; his son, John Verbanac and his wife, Bertie, of Cranberry Township, and his two loving grandchildren, John Verbanac Jr. and Kiley Verbanac of Cranberry Township.

Flajole — The family of Don J. Verbanac Flajole, who passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, will welcome friends from 1 to 3 and 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home, 130 Wisconsin Ave., Cranberry Township.If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Don's honor in support of the Pittsburgh CLO, 719 Liberty Ave., 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or www.pittsburghclo.org.Expressions of sympathy of may be shared with Don's family at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com.