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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Donald S. Lovett
Donald S.
Lovett
Apr 6, 1927 — Aug 1, 2018
Donald S. Lovett's Obituary
Donald S. Lovett, 91, of Essington, formerly of Monongahela, died August 1, 2018. He was born April 6, 1927 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the son of Lane P. and Thelma F. Snyder Lovett.
Donald was a graduate of Monongahela High School, class of 1945 and the University of Pittsburgh, class of 1956, earning a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He was a US Navy veteran having served during WW II. Donald initially worked as a machinist for the Lee Norse Company in Charleroi. Thereafter, he was an engineer for Westinghouse Power Generation (Gas Turbine) Division in Philadelphia for many years. The last fifteen years of his working career were in the aircraft industry as a turbine engineer with Dallas Airmotive Inc. in Millville, New Jersey until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Lovett was a registered professional engineer with The Professional Society of Engineers. He was a member of the Delaware County Chapter and the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association. Donald attended the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville and the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his companion, Elinor E. Battinieri; granddaughter, Karen Lovett of Monongahela; two great grandchildren, Christine and Ashton Lovett; two great great grandchildren, Gracie and Bailey Lovett; brother, Lane P. (Carole) Lovett of Charleroi; sister, Joann McMillen of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his son, Donald L. Lovett and his brother, John B. Lovett.
Friends are invited to gather at the chapel of the Monongahela Cemetery for visitations on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating and committal service with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Firing Squad and Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Abramson Cancer Center of the Univ. of PA, Attn: Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Donald was a graduate of Monongahela High School, class of 1945 and the University of Pittsburgh, class of 1956, earning a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering. He was a US Navy veteran having served during WW II. Donald initially worked as a machinist for the Lee Norse Company in Charleroi. Thereafter, he was an engineer for Westinghouse Power Generation (Gas Turbine) Division in Philadelphia for many years. The last fifteen years of his working career were in the aircraft industry as a turbine engineer with Dallas Airmotive Inc. in Millville, New Jersey until his retirement in 1999. Mr. Lovett was a registered professional engineer with The Professional Society of Engineers. He was a member of the Delaware County Chapter and the University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association. Donald attended the First Presbyterian Church of Finleyville and the Ridley Park Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his companion, Elinor E. Battinieri; granddaughter, Karen Lovett of Monongahela; two great grandchildren, Christine and Ashton Lovett; two great great grandchildren, Gracie and Bailey Lovett; brother, Lane P. (Carole) Lovett of Charleroi; sister, Joann McMillen of Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.
Donald was preceded in death by his son, Donald L. Lovett and his brother, John B. Lovett.
Friends are invited to gather at the chapel of the Monongahela Cemetery for visitations on Friday, August 10, 2018 at 10:00 AM, followed by a funeral service with the Rev. Mark Woomer officiating and committal service with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Firing Squad and Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Abramson Cancer Center of the Univ. of PA, Attn: Penn Medicine Development, 3535 Market Street, Suite 750, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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