Donald Francis Pawlak, 81 of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 21, 1940, in Manhattan, New York, a son of the late Charles and Anna Kopchek Pawlak.

A Veteran, Donald served his country with the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1966.

Donald loved having gatherings at his home with his family and friends, sitting around with them talking and sharing a bottle of wine. His favorite time of year was Christmas and loved decorating the house and spreading Christmas cheer. He had a passion for model trains which was his biggest hobby. He would spend hours working with friends on train layouts and going to local shows. He was also an avid golfer.

He loved the sunshine, the friends and family he had in Florida, and all his closest friends and family he had here in Pennsylvania.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Elaine Pawlak; and a sister, Barbara Kocan.

Surviving to cherish his memory is a daughter, Kimberly (James) Shay of Acme; a son, Scott (Carrie) Pawlak of Acme; four grandchildren, Kaitlyn Monosky, Rylee Pawlak, Dylan Pawlak, and Jordan Shay; a great-grandson, Mason Brody; and his love of thirteen years, his significant other, Dorothy Wolfe.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Mass celebrating Donald's life on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 740 Walnut Street, Mt. Pleasant, PA 15666.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second Street Extension, Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, (724) 379-6900.

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