Donald W. Black, 95, of Cabot, formerly of Butler, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born in Butler on Feb. 11, 1930, he was a son of the late Frank R. Black Sr. and Leota Wonderly Black.

He was a member of North Butler Presbyterian Church.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, Don served during the Korean conflict.

Don was the owner/operator of the Esso/Exxon service station in Bon-Aire for 47 years. He was also employed for many years at Sedan Service Company in Butler, and he was the longtime caretaker of North Butler Presbyterian Cemetery.

He is survived by one son, Donald “Rick” Black and his wife, Marguerite; one daughter, Sherrie Black; five grandchildren, Marcie Stoops, Joshua Black and his wife, Rebecca, Tiffanie Hans and her husband, Brian, Lyndsey Smith and her husband, Jason, and Kylie Salkeld and her husband, Chris; 11 great-grandchildren, Caleb Traggiai, Caden Traggiai, Lillie Hans, Carsen Traggiai, Hunter Hans, Kinsley Smith, Bryson Smith, Olivia Black, Liam Kirk, Haleigh Salkeld and MaKayla Salkeld; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Cleora “Cleo” Eleanor Bacher Black, whom he married Nov. 23, 1951, and who passed away Dec. 29, 2022; and three brothers and one sister.

The Black family thanks the staff of Concordia at Cabot for the loving, professional care provided to Don.

BLACK — Friends of Donald W. Black, who died Sunday, March 2, 2025, will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at North Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Butler Church Road, Chicora.

The funeral service will immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the church, with the Rev. Mary Kitchen officiating.

Burial will take place in North Butler Presbyterian Cemetery.

Military honors will be accorded at the church by VFW Post 249, American Legion Post 778 and VFW Post 499.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to North Butler Presbyterian Church, 137 N. Butler Road, Chicora, PA 16025.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of MARTIN FUNERAL HOME, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.