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Donald J. Mangold, 77
July 31, 2017
Donald J. Mangold, 77, of Lancaster, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 31, 2017 after a year’s battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Cresson, PA, he was the son of the late Roy A. Mangold and Gertrude (Boland) Horner. He was the loving husband to Clara E.(Laventure) for 56 years.
Donald retired from PPL after 33 years of service. He was a 3rd degree knight of the Knights of Columbus. Donald graduated in 1960 from the electrical program at Thaddeus Stevens Trade and later went on to play semi-pro football for the Columbia Raiders for 2 years. In 2016, he was inducted to the Athletic Hall of Fame at Stevens trade for lettering in football and track. Donald was known as “Crazy Legs Mangold”.
In his later years, Donald and Clara enjoyed a couples’ bowling league in Rocky Springs and traveling throughout the world.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by 4 children: Patricia Turner (Steven) of Lancaster; Paul Mangold (Rebecca) of Lancaster; Doris Cooper (James) of Conestoga; and Cindy Parmer (Randy) of Millersville; 8 grandchildren: Charles, Christopher, Dan, Katie, Stephanie, Mark, Donald and Nina; 1 brother, Leo (Jan) of Millsboro, DE; and 4 sisters: Marty Artherholt of Columbia; June Miller of Washington, PA; Pauline Touchberry (Thomas) of Cataula, GA and Mary Jane of Texas. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers: Ira, Roy, David and Gerald; his sisters: Jane. Florence and Geraldine and also a granddaughter, Jennifer.
A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Philips Catholic Church, 2111 Millersville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17603 followed by burial at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Friends and family will be received on Friday, August 4, 2017 from 6-8PM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551.
Memorial contributions, may be made in Donald’s memory to Hospice and Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
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Condolences to the Family
July 16, 2020
Sending condolences to the family of Donald Mangold. I knew Donald way back in the 1950’s from St.Johns. I was in St. Mary’s. A childhood friend .
Marianne (Vail) Moss
August 09, 2017
We are remembering you and your family in our prayers.Don was such a nice man.I’m so sorry for your loss.
Dottie Karr and family
August 06, 2017
Dear Clara and family, I am very sorry to see this about your husband and father. I was scrolling on this website, as my Bob passed away on the same day. I knew he had been ill as Cindy had told me awhile back. It’s so very hard to go through each day without them. Please take care of yourselves. You all are in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless. Marianne Baldori
August 06, 2017
Paul, Becky, Clara and family,
Our deepest sympathies in the loss of your father and husband. He was such a nice man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
John , Karen, Amy, Jack, Alicia and Brandon
August 05, 2017
Dear Clara, Doris and beloved family, So sorry to hear of your loved one Don passing away. May he be free of pain and have lots of peace. My prayers are with you all that you too will find a peace in your hearts. Remember that one day you will be with him again. Bless you loving family and friends. May the wind be at your back and the sun always shine on your face. June and Charlie Jefferson
August 05, 2017
Dear Clara, Cindy and the rest of the family, my condolences to all. Remembering you in my prayers. Anita Bowers
August 04, 2017
So sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Clara , Cindy and family.
August 04, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Tom and Deb Brosey
August 04, 2017
We know this is a very difficult time for you and your family. May you find peace in your memories and think of the times he made you smile. Know that he loved you all dearly and he too was loved by all of you. He no longer feels pain and is at peace in His loving arms watching over all of you. Guiding and loving as he always did. He is not lost forever just waiting for you in another place.
Love, Dave & AnnMarie Fluke
August 04, 2017
So sorry to read of Don’s passing. My wife and I offer our sincere condolences to the entire Mangold family at this sad time. I have many fond memories of Don, as a coworker at PP&L. He was always reliable and honest to a fault. He loved and was very proud of his family. Don also had a good sense of humor and always liked a good laugh.
He will truly be missed.
Don & Barb King
August 04, 2017
Dear Doris,
We are so sorry to read the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you hold all of your memories close to your heart until you meet again.
With our deepest sympathy,
Mike, Deb & Matt Metzger
August 03, 2017
Clara and Family, you are truly blessed with the memories of a loving and caring Husband and Father. I so enjoyed the short time I was part of your PFS family, getting to know all of you. If I’m not able to make the services, know that you are on my mind and in my prayers.
Kathie Russell
August 03, 2017
To Doris and the Mangold family, our deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your father. You’re in our thoughts and prayers dueing this time of grief. Time will heal the loss, but memories are forever.
Louise and Clair Kreider, Jr.
August 03, 2017
To Cindy, Doris, and Family,
So sorry for your family’s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Diane Falkowski and Brendan Falkowski
(clients of Mangold’s Tax Service)
August 03, 2017
Clara we only meet your husband at your retirement party, but would catch up on your activities with Patti at tax time. Hoping all your wonderful memories wil replace your sadness.
Thinking of you, Mike and Donna Byrd
August 02, 2017
Doris.
Sorry to hear about your father’s passing.
Your family will be in our prayers.
John & Deb Hambleton
August 02, 2017
John and I want to express our deepest sympathy to the Mangold family upon Don’s passing; please know you are in our thoughts and prayers that God will bring you much strength and comfort in the days to follow.
John and Nancy Straw
fellow parishioners at St. Philip’s and clients of Mangold’s tax service.
August 02, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs. Vicki and Nicole Adelizzi
August 02, 2017
Dear Clara and Family,
You and Don were/are such a great couple. I remember when we used to walk from our jobs at St. Joe Hospital to meet him at the Candy Corner ? (corner of Duke and Chestnut) for a coke. Those were the days. Then Don and Linn worked at PP&L for a long time. They are waiting for us in a better place.
Love and Prayers
Josie (Ransing) Rice
August 02, 2017
To the family of Donald Mangold you have my condolences. I worked with Don for many years at PPL. We also did a lot of side work doing home electrical work to gather.
I have a lot of fun memories of Donald, at PPL. He was a great person and a good friend.He loved his family and I know the family will miss him. RIP Don
Co-Worker and Friend
Willie Borden
August 02, 2017
To Clara & all the family. What a shocker this is. Our prayers & condolences are with you. Don was certainly a good highly respected man both at ‘Old Thad’ and at PP&L. I always considered him as a good pal of mine in school & sports. May God bless you all. Love, Jim & Bobbie Scheuren email # jimbob121298@comcast.net
August 02, 2017
Doris and family: Thinking of you and sending our deepest sympathies to you at this difficult time. Mike & Dawn Bullock
August 02, 2017
Cindy,We are saddened by the loss of your father. May the many memories of him help comfort you and your family. Linda & Larry Conley
August 02, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am a friend of Donald’s neice, Brenda (Mangold) Franco, I remember her speaking very highly of her Uncle Don when we were in High School.
Sincerely
Marge Bost
August 02, 2017
Clara, we are miles away but with you spiritually. We share your grief and loss. Don epitomized consummate goodness and he will be sorely missed by all fortunate enough to have known him. Take solace knowing Heaven is a better place today with Don there. Much love to all.
Pauline and Tom
August 02, 2017
Hi Doris & Cindy,
I’m very sorry for your loss, you and your family are in my prayers.
Kevin Carroll
August 02, 2017
To the Mangold famliy,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mr. Donald Mangold, may he rest in peace.
Candido & Lynnette Crespo
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- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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- 441 North George Street
- Millersville, PA 17551
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- Lancaster, PA
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