Donald D. Dee

Donald D. Dee, 89, formerly of Pine Street, Parker, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 28, 2021, at the home of his daughter.

Donald was born on June 7, 1931, in Parker, Armstrong County. He was the son of the late James W. and Hazel Johns Dee.

He was a 1948 graduate of Parker High School.

He was of the Methodist faith, and attended both the Parker Methodist and Parker Presbyterian churches.

He was a member of Elks Lodge 203, the Fraternal Order of Police, Connoquenessing IOOF Lodge 278, and The Pennsylvania Sheriffs’ Association.

Don was a hobbyist and enjoyed old cars, building models and gardening.

Mr. Dee had been a Republican Party committee person for the City of Parker for a number of years, and recently voted for the 71st consecutive year in this year’s midterm election.

In his early years, he was employed by the Glass Container Corp. in Parker, and was Parker City Constable. Mr. Dee was also employed for more than a decade by the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District as wage tax collector, and was a member of Parker City Council.

He is survived by his daughter, Bev Dee; his son, Ryan Dee; as well as a number of cousins.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Dee, whom he married on Sept. 22, 1956, in East Brady.

DEE — Friends of Donald D. Dee, who died Wednesday, April 28, 2021, will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hile Funeral Home, 802 Grove St., St. Petersburg.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dan Myers officiating.

Interment will be in Perryville Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bright Futures Farm Equine Charity, 238 Old Franklin Pike, Cochranton, PA 16314, or Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine St., Meadville, PA 16335.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.