Obituary of Donald Meade Singer, Sr.

SINGER- Donald Meade, Sr., 87, of Mundy’s Corner, passed away December 25, 2023. Born December 7, 1936 in Johnstown. Preceded in death by grandparents, Celestine Blair & Mary Ellen (Kerr) Singer; mother and stepfather, Alice (Singer) and her husband John B. McHugh; uncles, Dwight and his wife Gertrude; Everett and his wife Martha; Dale and his wife Leona.  Survived by devoted wife of 66 years, the former Joyce Gongloff; children, Chris (Cheryl); Cynthia Dugan; Lori (Billy Banks); Mary (Fred) Singer Morris; and Donald Jr. (Melissa). Grandchildren, Michael (Karlie) Dugan; Bradley (Jolene) Dugan; and Haylee Singer. Great Grandchildren, Miles, Lucy, and Rex Dugan. Also survived by sister, Marsha (McHugh) and her husband Larry Perryman; nephews; and brother-in-law, William Gongloff.  Don was a Forest Fire Warden, a devoted member of the Jackson Township Fire Company and a member of the Little Bear Hunting Camp.  Retired from Bethlehem Steel.  He worked tirelessly to support his family, loved hunting and fishing; and had a very kind heart, a very quick wit, a profound knowledge of world history, events, and public policy. Private services held at the convenience of the family and are in care of the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Nanty Glo. Donations in Don’s memory may be made to Jackson Twp. Fire Company or The Cleveland Clinic. Condolences may also be left for the family at www.askew-houser.com

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