Donald E. Kittner (1934-2025)

Donald E. Kittner, 91, of Daugherty Township, passed away October 1st, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Beaver Falls on January 15th, 1934, a son of the late Emil and Margaret Casciato Kittner.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas and Matilda Casciato and two brothers, Norman Kittner and Albert Kittner. He is survived by his wife, Delores “Dolly” Kittner, four sons: Donald (Pam) Kittner, Danny (Suzette) Kittner, David (Maureen) Kittner and Douglas Kittner; as well as two sisters-in-law, Marie Kittner and Jean Kittner, ten grandchildren: Kylee (Ryan) Thompson, Jenna (Eric) Soder, Joseph (Stephanie) Kittner, Vincent Kittner, Jacob (Brittany) Kittner, Danny Kittner, Sierra Kittner, Denim Kittner, Sabrina Kittner, and Dawson Kittner; as well as six great-grandchildren, Ridge and Finley Soder, Eli and Ella Thompson, Kayden and Kaylee Kittner. Donald was a graduate of Beaver Falls High School in 1951 and worked many summers of school years working with his father (Bus) learning the carpenter trade. He loved working with wood, bowling, gardening, and building puzzles. Donald was a member of the West Mayfield Vets and had almost 70 years in the Beaver Falls Turners. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War, with the 82nd Airborne Division. Donald also served with the Beaver and Lawrence County Honor Guard for almost 10 years. Friends will be received on Sunday, October 5th from 4-8 P.M. in the CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of his arrangements. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 6th at 10 A.M. at Holy Family Church, 521 7th Avenue, New Brighton. Online condolences may be shared at www.corlessfuneralhomes.com. Interment will follow at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester, where the Beaver County Honor Guard will perform full military honors. The family would like to thank everyone from the Three Oaks for the loving care given to Donald. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Donald’s name to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or the Shriner’s Hospital, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, WV 25438.