Donald Joseph Regney, Sr., 87 of Monaca, passed away on May 30th, 2026, at Heritage Valley Beaver. He was the son of the late Frank and Julia Regney. He was married to Anita L. DeFelice Regney on June 20th, 1959, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca, and together they shared a long and devoted marriage. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his three children, Donald J. Regney, Jr., and his wife, Suzanne, Frank R. “Rusty” Regney, and his wife, Sherry, and Julie Lynn DiMatteo, six grandchildren: Benjamin Regney and Samantha (Lambert) Strayer, Mary Angeline (Zack) Sherman and Russell (Justina) Regney, Sheena (Phil) Provencio, and Sammy DiMatteo; as well as his great-grandchildren: Benjamin, Andrew, and Luca Regney, Idabelle, Penelope, and Thea Sherman, William and Talia Provencio, and Harper Strayer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Anthony “Tony” G. DiMatteo, his sister, Francina Grab, and his brothers, John and Robert Regney.
Donald was a lifelong resident of Monaca and was a graduate of Monaca High School. He especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren and took great joy in hearing about their activities, sharing stories from his own childhood, and watching them grow. He was happiest when surrounded by the people he loved, whether gathered together for a visit or simply sitting on the porch enjoying the day. He began his working life with Colonna Steel and later was employed by St. Joe Lead, also known as Zinc Corporation of America, which was where he retired after many years of service. He was also a man of faith and a member of Mary, Queen of Saints Parish and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Monaca. In his younger days, he enjoyed hunting and spending time at the family camp in Clearfield County. He loved playing baseball and even tried out for the Pittsburgh Pirates, an experience he remembered with pride. Fishing was one of his favorite pastimes for most of his life until he came down with COVID. As he got older, he and a group of friends began playing softball in a recreational league, and he enjoyed the fellowship and fun that came with the game. He was an avid sports fan and especially enjoyed watching all of the Pittsburgh teams. He loved telling his grandchildren stories about what he did while growing up, and those stories became treasured memories for his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, June 3rd from 2- 4- p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, who was in charge of his arrangements, and where departing prayers will be offered on Thursday, June 4th at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1409 Pennsylvania Ave, Monaca. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.
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