Donald E. Fortune (1944-2025)

Donald E. Fortune, 80, of Ambridge, passed away on April 26th, 2025, at Beaver Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Rochester on August 17th, 1944, a son of the late Arthur Fortune and Jacqueline Haddock McCaskey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Cermak and five brothers. He is survived by his loving wife, Alice A. (Cermak) Fortune, three sons, Richard (Wendy) Fortune, Dale Fortune and John Cermak, two daughters, Deborah (Rick) Todd and Norma Todd, four sisters, seventeen grandchildren and twenty-one grandchildren.  Donald was a water tender at J & L Steel for many years who enjoyed spending time with his family.  Friends will be received on Tuesday, April 29th from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. in the CORLESS-MATTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, LLC, 1133 Church Street, Ambridge, where a service will be held on Wednesday, April 30th at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Economy Cemetery, 1690 Ridge Road Extension, Ambridge.