Donald L. Keffer, 101 of Bethel Park (formerly of Dawson) passed away at 1:30 PM Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his residence. Don was born October 29, 1919 in Lower Tyrone Township, a son of the late Wilber and Bessie (Newell) Keffer. He was married to Alice E. (Holt) Keffer , who passed away on July 20, 2009.

Don was a devoted father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was employed for many years as a factory laborer at the former Modulus Corporation Plant in Mount Pleasant and was a longtime and faithful member of the Bryan United Methodist Church. A veteran of World War II, he served in the US Army during the Normandy Invasion and was a POW. He was a Boy Scout leader for many years in the Dawson and Vanderbilt area and was a noted Indian artifact hunter, sporting a vast collection. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, and took pleasure with his woodworking talent, carving totem poles that are exhibited at the Yough River Park and at Brownfield Community Center. Don was also an amateur photographer and musician.

Don will be sadly missed by his loving family; his daughter, Susan Zearley and her husband Dan of Bethel Park; his granddaughter, Kelly Griesenauer and her husband Jeff of Toney, AL; his great granddaughter, Chloe Herbert of Indianapolis, IN; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Carl Keffer (1952); his sister, Norma Rae Keffer; and his three brothers, Meryl McKnight and Homer and George Keffer.

Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the RALPH E. GALLEY FUNERAL HOME, 501 RAILROAD STREET, DAWSON (724-529-2611 / www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received from 2-7 PM Friday and 10-11 AM Saturday in the funeral home chapel where Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday with Pastor Ed Sutton officiating. Graveside committal service and interment next to his late wife will follow in Cochran Cemetery with full military honors bestowed by the Scottdale-Everson Burial Detail Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Bryan United Methodist Church, Banning & Chaintown Road, Dawson, PA 15428. Love Lasts Forever!