Waldroup

Donald M. Waldroup, 80, of East Brady, passed away peacefully while in the company of his family on Wednesday evening, Oct. 18, 2023, at Butler Memorial Hospital.

Donald was born in Titusville, on March 15, 1943. He was the son of the late Wayne C. and Genevieve N. Say Waldroup.

He was a 1962 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School. Donald had been employed by American Hardware, ServiStar and later as a forklift operator for Paragon. He retired from the mailroom at USIS in Boyers.

Don enjoyed hunting and canoeing. He was a long-time active member of the Crisswell Bible Baptist Church and was faithful in his support of Christian missionaries around the world. Don was a proud U.S. Navy veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam era as a radioman (RM3) aboard the USS Wright in the Atlantic at a duty station in Keflavik, Iceland. While serving in the Navy, Don was a member of the Blue Jackets Great Lakes Naval Choir. He was a member of the Harrisburg American Legion Post.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Cindy L. Reighard Waldroup; three sons, R. Mark Waldroup and his wife, Patricia, of Cabot, Todd E. Waldroup and his wife, Brandy L., of Fenelton and Matthew S. Waldroup and his wife, Kristy, of Rochester; his grandchildren, Jacob, Gabrielle and Marissa Healy and her husband, Todd, Morgan Christman and her husband, Thomas, and Mitchell and Liam Waldroup; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Mya; a sister, Mary Stowe and her husband, Charles, of Parker; two sisters-in-law, Emma Waldroup of Karns City and Marjorie Waldroup of Chicora; as well as a number of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death his brothers, Harry, Charles and Frank.

WALDROUP — Friends of Donald M. Waldroup, who died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at HILE FUNERAL HOME OF CHICORA, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.

Military honors will be accorded by the Bradys Bend and Chicora American Legion Posts at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at Crisswell Bible Baptist Church, 127 Crisswell Road, Karns City. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with pastor Paul DeBacco officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Crisswell Bible Baptist Church.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.