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Donald F. Harris

August 03, 1943 - September 02, 2017

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Obituary For Donald F. Harris

August 3, 1943 - September 2, 2017

Age 74, on Saturday, September 2, 2017, surrounded by his loving family, of Baldwin Boro.

Beloved husband of Joan (Rafalowski) Harris for over 52 years; loving father of Anthony (Kelly), Timothy (Jennifer) and Pamela (Richard) Lucas; Pap of Alex, Danny, Shannon, Elizabeth, Ryan, Adam, Emily and Luke; son of the late Donald and Rosemary Harris; brother of Peggy (the late Patrick) Karabinos and the late Buck Harris, Ginny (Bill) Aufderheide, Sally (survived by Jim) Staab and Michael Harris; uncle to many loving nieces and nephews; also survived by special adopted brother Jeff Wentz and his dear friends Joe Bernarding and Bill Wilson. Donald was a proud member of the Ironworkers Local Union #3. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Wednesday, September 6, 2017, 2-8 pm. Funeral Prayer on Thursday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 10:00 a.m. Please send condolences to www.johnfslater.com.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Uncle Don was one of the strongest men I ever knew. As an ironworker you have to be. However, his tough exterior was balanced out by a very sweet and loving, gentle soul. Anytime I hear "Come go with me" or a Paul Anka song, I'll remember him and Aunt Joanie on the dance floor. For as much as he loved having a well manicured green lawn, he loved his family even more. Uncle Don was a very special husband, father and grandfather. He was the first line of defense in the Harris family as being a protective brother to Aunt Ginny, Peg, Sally and company. I always enjoyed watching/ talking Steelers games and 60s music with Uncle Don. My condolences to Aunt Joanie and family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Tony and family, my sincere condolences to all. I know first hand how hard it is to lose a parent. May your dad Rest In Peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father

  • December 11, 2019

    Deepest Sympathy You are in my thoughts and prayers Sincerely

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