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Donald Blaine Book, 69, of Slippery Rock, and formerly of Harlansburg, passed away at Butler Memorial Hospital on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.

He was born in Grove City on July 23, 1952, to Clarence Robert Book and Marian Elizabeth McConnell Book.

Don graduated from Laurel High School in 1971, and went on to own and operate Don Book Trucking for over 50 years. He loved to work and never intended to retire.

He had grown up attending Harlansburg Presbyterian Church.

He enjoyed taking cross-country bike rides, fixing motorcycles, working on his truck and most of all, hanging out in his garage with family and friends. He could fix anything and, in that regard and in many good ways, “He was his father’s son.” “He was the best Dad.”

He was the beloved father of his daughter, Angela C. (Matthew) Krysa of Evans City, and his twin daughters, Jessica C. Book and Dawn E. (Adam) Book-Squire all of Valencia.

He was the brother of two sisters, Francette M. Book of West Pittsburg, and Anita M. (Harold) Parker of Slippery Rock; and his four brothers, John R. (Leah) Book of Slippery Rock, Gary L. (Judy) Book of Portersville, Douglas E. (Sandy) Book of Slippery Rock and Allen D. Book of New Castle.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant daughter, Christine.

BOOK — Family of Donald Blaine Book, who died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 421 New Castle St., Slippery Rock.

Additional visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Interment will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery in Harlansburg.

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