Donald M. Domitrovich, 88, of Hopewell Township, passed away on December 17th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born in Farmington, West Virginia and was the husband of Helen Domitrovich of Monaca. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Virginia “Virgie” Mackey Domitrovich and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters, Tootsie (William “Sy”) Simon, Annabelle (Harry) Miller and Norma (Paul) Belich and a brother, Joseph Domitrovich, Jr. He is survived by two sons, Joseph Domitrovich of Monaca and James (Lorraine) Domitrovich of Chippewa. He was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Sonya (Richie) Hewitt of Rochester, Crystal (Ian) Livingston of Monaca, Faith Domitrovich (Scotty Hinzy) of Rochester, Amber (Andrew) Moody of Renfrew, Erin Domitrovich of Baden, and James Domitrovich, Jr of Monaca; as well as his four step grandchildren: Ryan Joseph, Branden Lang, Michael George and Frank George, Jr.; along with eighteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, two nieces and one nephew.
For 43 years, Donald applied his skill and dedication as a heavy equipment operator for Hopewell Township. He was a skilled mechanic and autobody man and was a car enthusiast who cherished the times he spent cruising in his prized ’72 Dodge Charger. His strong work ethic was not only evident in his professional life, but was also a valuable lesson he imparted to his family.
Beyond his work, he had a variety of interests that brought joy to his life and those around him. He was known for his hat collection, each one with its own story and memory attached. He was also a fan of old cowboy movies, he could often be found watching the adventures of the Wild West from the comfort of his living room. In the garden, his green thumb was legendary, especially for the best tomatoes that anyone could hope to taste. His family and friends will miss the tales he told, each one a piece of the rich tapestry of his life’s experiences.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 3rd at 3 p.m. at the Wright Field House in Chippewa. Arrangements have been entrusted to Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca.