Born April 1, 1929, in Morrell, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary Uhazie. He was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, and a friend to all he knew.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Shirley, and his brother, Paul. Surviving is his son, David (Lori); grandsons, Patrick (Gabriella) and Doug (Rachel Reiss); and sister, Dorothy Kieffer.
Don served in the Army during the Korean War and spent his entire career as a Letter Carrier. He was a long time member of Zion Lutheran Church of Penbrook (Good Shepherd). He loved sports; especially Penn State, the Pirates and the Steelers. He enjoyed sharing the game of golf with his family and friends, and was a great ambassador for the good values, ethics and sportsmanship the game instilled. A great admirer of Arnold Palmer, Don was much like his idol from western PA, a kind and gentle man of integrity who never had a bad word to say about anyone. Don was a good listener. He could meet a stranger on the street and tell you their whole life story a few moments later.
His Funeral Service will be held at 11 am, on Saturday, January 28, at Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3700 Rutherford Street, Harrisburg. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Viewing with Family will be held 4pm to 6pm, on Friday, January 27, at Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.neillharrisburg.com for the Uhazie family.
