Donald W. Campbell, Sr.,73 of Potter Township went to be with the Lord and Savior after a courageous, but brief battle with cancer, on February 5th, 2026.
He was born in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania and was raised in Center Township, a son of the late James and Cora Campbell, both of whom preceded him in death, as did his son, Donald W. Campbell, Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Marge Kovach Campbell, his loving daughter, Marissa Campbell and her husband, Russ Kovacic, and his three adored grandchildren, Lillian, Brody, and Lance Campbell. He is also survived by his sister, Delores (Terry) Malekovic, and his two brothers, James (Diane) Campbell and Richard (Joyce) Campbell. His feline companion, Katie, will miss his presence, as he was a friend to his pets, both present and past, including the late Cotton and Snowball.
He was raised in Center Township who attended Center Area High School and soon after took a brave step to serve his nation. In 1971, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with aboard the USS J.F. Kennedy during the Vietnam War. Upon his return, he pursued further education at CCBC, where he honed his skills in auto body repair, a trade that would define much of his professional life. For 31 years, he applied his expertise as an auto body technician with a craftsman’s touch and an eye for detail. His career took a new track when he joined Norfolk and Southern Railroad, where he began as a conductor and concluded his tenure as a railroad engineer. Fishing and hunting were among Don’s favorite pursuits, activities that reflected his love for the outdoors. Never one to sit idle, he was perpetually engaged in tinkering and various projects, finding solace and satisfaction in the act of creation and repair.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 10th from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca who was in charge of his arrangements, and where services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment will be in John Anderson Memorial Cemetery, Aliquippa.