Donald David Daugherty, 70, of Scottdale, passed away at 7:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Don was born Sept. 12, 1950, in Connellsville, a son of the late George Henry and Ellen Marie (Cassidy) Daugherty. Don was married to Terri (Kuhns) Daugherty, who passed away April 28, 2018.

Don was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He was a retired Master Sergeant with the Pa. National Guard with over 20 years of service and a former police officer for Scottdale Borough. A graduate of Southmoreland High School, Class of 1968, Don enjoyed serving as a referee for organized basketball and softball. He also was an avid golfer and fisherman who took pleasure in camping and traveling, watching golf, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Don will be sadly missed by his loving family: his two children, Sandra Shifflett and husband John of Scottdale and Donald Daugherty and wife of Jenny of Mt. Pleasant, and their mother, Elaine Daugherty; his step-daughter, Julie Fisher and husband Jeremy; his six grandchildren, Cynthia Janos (Joshua), Jessica Smith (Kevin), Anna Davis, Kailyn Daugherty, Gage Daugherty, and JT Shifflett; his three step-grandchildren, Maddox, Stella, and Willow; his three great-grandchildren, Ella, Bristol, and Jameson; his brother, Thomas Daugherty and wife of Linda of Hunker; his sister-in-law, Marsha Daugherty of Hunker; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Don was preceded in death by his brother, George William "Bill" Daugherty (Dec. 20, 2018).

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the Robert B. Ferguson Funeral Home, 105 Spring St., Scottdale, 724-887- 5300, www.fergusonfunerals.com . Family and friends will be received from 2-8 p.m. Sunday and 10-11 a.m. Monday, the hour of service, in the funeral home chapel.

Final resting place will be in Scottdale Cemetery.

Full military honors will be bestowed by the joint Pa. National Guard and Recruitment Services.

The family expresses appreciation to the heart and vascular unit at the UPMC Presbyterian Hospital for their loving care.

Memorials may be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org .

Love lasts forever!