1934
Donald
2010
Donald Raffa
April 16, 1934 — November 12, 2010
NORTH JACKSON ? Private funeral services were held for Donald L. Raffa, 76, who passed away Friday, at his home, with his family by his side.
Donald was born April 16, 1934, in Newell, W.Va., the son of the late John and Ella Allison Raffa.
Donald was a graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. He worked for Republic in Warren, LTV and Warren Consolidated Industries as a motor inspector for 37 1/2 years. Donald was a member of the Moose, Elks and Eagles No. 3298.He enjoyed bowling, fishing and vacationing.
Donald leaves his wife, the former Esther Woodrow, whom he married April 20, 1958; a daughter, Renee Raffa of Austintown; a son, Steve Barb Raffa of North Jackson; a sister, Shelva Tom Wilson of Calcutta; a brother, Bob Sonnie Raffa of Wellsville; three grandchildren, Michael Raffa, Ashley Edwards and Megan Edwards; an aunt, Anna Hager of Lavonia, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Material contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Donald?s memory.
Arrangements were handled by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel.
Donald was born April 16, 1934, in Newell, W.Va., the son of the late John and Ella Allison Raffa.
Donald was a graduate of Wellsville High School. He was a veteran in the U.S. Army. He worked for Republic in Warren, LTV and Warren Consolidated Industries as a motor inspector for 37 1/2 years. Donald was a member of the Moose, Elks and Eagles No. 3298.He enjoyed bowling, fishing and vacationing.
Donald leaves his wife, the former Esther Woodrow, whom he married April 20, 1958; a daughter, Renee Raffa of Austintown; a son, Steve Barb Raffa of North Jackson; a sister, Shelva Tom Wilson of Calcutta; a brother, Bob Sonnie Raffa of Wellsville; three grandchildren, Michael Raffa, Ashley Edwards and Megan Edwards; an aunt, Anna Hager of Lavonia, N.Y.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Material contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Donald?s memory.
Arrangements were handled by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel.
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