Donald Edwin Stapleton

Stapleton, Donald Edwin, 93, Huntingdon, went home to be with his Heavenly Father Monday, March 17, 2025, at Penn Highlands Hospital, Huntingdon. Born December 9, 1931, son of the late Robert and Rachel (Bupp) Stapleton. Preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-one years, Nan (Bailey) Stapleton. daughter, Debra Ann Brown and brother, Robert Stapleton. Survived by daughters, Denise Wallace and husband, Michael, Maricopa, AZ; Diana Kowalski and husband, Raymond, Downingtown, PA; son–in–law, William Brown Jr., Glenmoore, PA; 8 grandchildren, Andrew, Daniel, Rachel, Lisa, William, Brian, Jeanine, Kimberly; and 14 great grandchildren. Donald was a 1949 graduate of Mount Union Area High School. After graduation he served in the United States Navy. He was employed by the Bell of Pennsylvania Telephone Company as a supervisor. Donald was a member of the Willistown United Methodist Church, American Legion Mount Union, PA Post 107, Telephone Pioneers, and the Talking Books Club. He was a model train enthusiast, history buff, and bird watcher. Don also enjoyed traveling, gardening, landscaping, fishing, reading, puzzling, and spending time with friends and family. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. Private inurnment to follow at Mapleton IOOF Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heath-Anderson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 61 E. Shirley St., Mount Union, “Honored Provider of Veterans Funeral Care™.” Condolences may be made at AndersonFamilyFuneralHomes.com.