Donald L. Mahaffey, of Russell, PA., died suddenly at home while with his family on Monday, December 25, 2017. He was born in Erie, PA., to the late Myron G. Mahaffey and Loretta Schrecongost Mahaffey West. Don was a Warren resident most of his life and a 1955 graduate of Warren Area High School and he attended Slippery Rock University. He was employed with GTE Sylvania in the Engineering Department most of his career, before retiring in 1992. He served with the U.S. Army from 1956 – 1958.
Don was an accomplished athlete in high school and college and set several records in track. Don played one year of semi-pro football as defensive halfback with the Jamestown Dukes. He was a member of Calvary Chapel where he was school treasurer of Calvary Chapel School, served as an usher for the church and attended Bible Study for many years.
Don especially enjoyed traveling and vacationing with his family. He was privileged to have traveled the world with his wife and children. Don loved the Lord with all his heart and was continually sharing about God’s goodness. He wrote a devotional called “Faith Filled Thoughts” that contains devotional verses.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of 56 years, Kay Lyke Mahaffey, his children – Monte, wife, Tracy, Natalie, husband, Dan Brazen, and Rachel, husband Jerry Sturdevant, 8 grandsons who loved their grandfather dearly, a sister, Lorna Gustafson, many nieces and nephews also survive him.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, William C. West, stepfather, Harry B. West and Sister, Deborah Olson.
Services will be privately held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Calvary Chapel Church, Russell, PA. Those wishing to send e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
To Kay , Monty, Tracy,
Keith & I are so sad to hear of Don’s passing. We are so very sorry & extend our deepest condolences to you & your whole family.
C. Wayne Kipple
To Monte and family, my most sincere condolences go out to you and your family at this time. Would love to see you and Tracy out here in Arizona. We have plenty of room and sunshine. Hope you can find peace and closure easily.
To the entire Mahaffey family, we extend our sincerest condolences. Don Mahaffey, whom I had known since I was eight, was one of the nicest, finest people I have ever known. He ALWAYS had a smile on his face, was always quick with a joke, and was a genuinely kind individual. Though his presence in this life will be sorely missed, find comfort in knowing those with whom he now resides in heaven are delighting in his warm smile and awesome sense of humor. Peace be with you all,
Mike and Leslie Young
We would like to extend sincere sympathies to the entire Mahaffey family. Praying for comfort and peace for you during this difficult time.
To Kay and the Mahaffey family, I’m so sorry to hear about Don’s sudden passing, he was a godsend to Calvary chapel, the people who had the privilege and honor to meet him and enjoy his humor, outlook on life and great love for our and his savior Jesus Christ,I know the angels are rejoicing and he is in the presence of God!
I’m so happy I got to know don and pray for the family …
We are sending sincere condolences to all of the family. He was such a dear person and all your memories will keep him close.
Dave and Shirley Gotto
Monte and family: So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May you take comfort in knowing that you have an angel to watch over you now. We extend our most sincere condolences to you and your family.
Kay, We wewre so sorry to hear about Don… HE WAS SUCH A GREAT MAN & gENTLEMAN… yOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS……. i DONT KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER US ..wE ALWAYS SAW YOU AT bERGER kING & EATING OUT… wANTED TO SEND YOU A CARD, BUT YOU ARE NOT LISTED…. GOD BLESS YOU & cling to all your good memories….. love Mary & Fred Highhouse…
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Mahaffey family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. We want to trust in Jehovah’ promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org