Donald D. Dove

Donald D. Dove, age 81, of Fifth Street in Bloomsburg, died Saturday, November 27, 2010 a patient of the Bloomsburg Hospital. He was a resident of his home on Fifth Street for the past 48 years. Donald was born on Tuesday, April 16, 1929 in Bloomsburg, the son of the late Lewis U. and Gertrude Laubach Dove, Sr. He was a member of the 1947 Graduating Class of the Bloomsburg High School. For over 47 years, he was employed by Weis Market as a manger until his retirement in 1995. Initially he was employed at the Weis Market in Shamokin, and for many years he was the Manager of the Weis Market in Catawissa. He concluded his employment with Weis in the local Bloomsburg Weis Market. He was a member of the First English Baptist Church and was a member of the church choir. He was also a member of the NRA, the Civil Air Patrol, a Volunteer for many years at the Montour County SPCA, and also a member of the Barbershop Quartet. He enjoyed many different hobbies throughout his years, one which included making wooden crafts. He was also known for his singing and playing the trumpet and organ in local area bands. Donald was preceded in by his beloved wife of 53 years, the late Vonda M. (Bitler) Dove on January 11, 2002, and also two brothers: Lewis U. Dove, Jr. in 1965 and William E. Dove in 2008. Survivors include a daughter: Sheila Jones and her husband, Mark, of Bloomsburg; a son: Donald E. “Bud” Dove and his wife, Marge, of Carlisle, and four grandchildren. Friends will be received on Monday, November 29 from 6 to 8 p.m. from the Allen Funeral Home, 745 Market at Eighth Street in Bloomsburg, and on Tuesday afternoon from 1 to 2 p.m. from the First English Baptist Church, 700 Millville Road, Bloomsburg. Funeral Services will begin on Tuesday at 2 p.m. from the church with Rev. Dr. Lee Barnhardt, officiating. Graveside Services will be held in Elan Memorial Park, Lime Ridge. The Immediate family will provide flowers. For those wishing, memorial contributions in Donald’s name are suggested to: First English Baptist Church, 700 Millville Road, Bloomsburg. For those unable to personally attend, online condolences are available at Allen-FuneralHome.com

Donald D. Dove

April 16, 1929 - November 27, 2010