Donald E. Paff, 93, passed away on February 26th, 2025 at Franciscan Manor, where he had resided since July of 2021.

He was born in Beaver Falls on November 23rd, 1931, the son of the late Norman A. and Blanche E. Troeter Paff. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Kathleen Abels Paff, his infant daughter, Mary, his second wife, Mary (Gurcak) Mengon Paff, his sister, Blanche “Betty” Kennedy and brothers, Lawrence N. Paff and Carl D. Paff.

He is survived by his children: James (Barbara) Paff, Gregory (Colleen) Paff, Donna (Thomas)Campbell, Patricia (William) Snyder and Kathleen (Bruce) Close, 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Roberta M. Paff, brother-in-law, Raymond Abels, numerous nephews, nieces, and special nieces, Mary Elisabeth “Betsie” Markusic and Jerri Walter, his stepchildren: James (Linda) Mengon; Daniel (Caroline) Mengon; Rose LaRocca; Amelia Mengon; Juliet (Joseph) Mancino, Laura (Ed) Duran and Elle Mengon; as well as their children and grandchildren.

Donald was a graduate of both St. Mary’s Catholic School and Beaver Falls High School with the Class of 1950. He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean War from 1952-1954. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox, McDermott in 1987, after 36 years of service.

After retiring, he worked as a carpenter and handyman. He and Mary traveled the country and abroad.

He perfected his bread and pie making skills and was always happy to send you home with fresh baked dinner rolls. Later they spent their winters in Florida, where he spent his days fishing and watching the blue herons. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his sons, sons-in-law, grandsons, great-grandsons, and all the guys. Tom’s camp was his favorite place to be. Donald was an active member of Holy Trinity, Divine Mercy Parish and St. Monica Parish.

Interment will take place Wednesday, March 5th at 11 A.M. at St. Mary’s Cemetery of Beaver Falls, where full military honors will be held.

A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday March 15th at 10 A.M. at St. Monica Church, 116 Thorndale Drive, Beaver Falls.

Professional Services were entrusted to CORLESS-KUNSELMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, LLC, 3801 4th Avenue, Beaver Falls.

The family is grateful to the staff at Franciscan Manor and Advanced Hospice for the care and compassion they provided.