Donald A. Weaver, 81

July 18, 2015

Donald A. Weaver, 81, of Lancaster, died peacefully at Ephrata Manor on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Born in Terre Hill, he was the son of the late Allen H. and Reba (Harsh) Weaver. Don joins his loving wife of 47 years, Nila E. (Stauffer) Weaver, who died this past January.
Following graduation, Don went on to proudly serve in the US Navy during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge he worked as a maintenance man and eventually retired from the Lancaster Airport.
Don was a former member of the Lancaster Moravian Church, but more recently attended Westminster Presbyterian Church. Don had the ability to engage anyone in lively conversation, and loved history. He truly was a terrific storyteller and a highly intelligent man. He enjoyed building and flying model airplanes, fishing at Lewes, DE, reading, and walking.
Don is survived by his step-daughter Elaine Alexander, wife of the late Robert of Arlington, WA. He is also survived by eight siblings: James Weaver, husband of Doris; Dawn Styer, wife of Raymond; Pat Ream; Betty Schwartz, wife of Walter; Harold Weaver, husband of Christa; Wilma McCann, wife of David; Bruce Weaver, husband of Edith; and Elaine Cline.
Funeral Services for Don will be held at 11AM, on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with the Rev. Keith Irvine officiating. Family and friends will be received at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Erisman Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contribution may be made to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604 or Humane League of Lancaster County, 2195 Lincoln Hwy E., Lancaster, PA 17602.