Donnie was a 1969 graduate of Rochester Area High School, Rochester, PA. From there he started working in the tin mill at J&L Steel Mill, Aliquippa, PA until its closure. He continued to tirelessly support his young family and opened a convenience store, Deer Lane Deli, in Rochester, PA, from 1984-1999. He then took on a machinist position at Hussey Copper, Leetsdale PA, from which he retired in 2017.
Donnie played bocce for Armando’s and loved pick-up football games, riding his motorcycles and watching football with his friends and family. He had a sense of humor like no other. From his hugs to squeeze the breath out of you, to his “pap manual” that allowed him to do and say anything to tease his beloved grandkids, Donnie was full of love, dedication and hard work.
Although his retirement years were full of medical challenges, he never once allowed them to slow him down. He dedicated his time to his kids and grandkids to make sure they always made it school, sports events, or work.
He was dedicated to his faith that was supported by his church, Aliquippa Christian Assembly, Aliquippa PA where he has so much love and friendships I know he will never forget.
He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Denise (Dawson) Barber; three children and their spouses, Kimberly (Joshua) Maley, Wayne (Margaret) Barber, and Kristi (Brian) Hamilton; a special Uncle & hunting buddy, George “Butch” (Cathy) Barber and several other Aunts and Uncles; one sister, Linda (Joe) Corbin; two brothers-in-law, Keith (Roberta) Dawson, Brian Dawson; one sister-in- law, Gail Dawson; ten grandchildren, Kyleigh (Brad) Peterson, Grant Barber, Justin Maley, Jaden Maley, Gabrielle Barber, Liam Maley, Ashton Maley, Alyssa Maley, Brody Hamilton, and Teagan Hamilton; five special nephews, James (Sheila) Heimann, and Ryan Dawson, Kevin and Chris (Aneliese), and Jeremy Dawson; four special nieces, Nichole (Jeremy) Egger, Kyleigh Dawson, Ashleigh Dawson, and Kelli Corbin; his special friend Dennis “Hoss” Smith; and numerous other nephew, nieces and great- nephew and great-nieces that he held special to his heart.
A private remembrance will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 with his pastor/friend, Jack Robison, officiating. A public celebration of Donnie’s life for extended family and friends will be held at a later date.
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