February 08, 2025

Joan, my dear HS classmate and Family. I only heard about Donnie’s passing at our high school friends group breakfast yesterday at the Mart. Although I was aware of Donnie’s great farming achievements and his devastating illness, time and different careers keep us old Penn Manor HS friends and Motorheads apart. I pursued our love for big motor 60-70s era cars, (remembering your Olds Cutlass 442) a bit longer, entered the military and finished my career out at Armstrong World Industries. A big change/difference than the small farm I grew up on, but still enjoyed being taught the values of farming life. God Bless and hope to see you again on the other side,,, Clyde

January 21, 2025

i have many great memories working for Donny.  I’m glad I got to visit him when I was last home. My deepest condolences and I know he’s in a better place swapping stories with Funky after a hard fought battle with his illness.  BradleyBrandt
 

January 17, 2025

My sincere sympathy Wendy to you and your family. I knew your Dad was hard working but I never realized how involved and how successful he was. It sounds like in his lifetime he made a real difference, that’s something to be proud of. I pray beautiful good memories replace your tears and ease your sorrow. I know now where you got your busy, hardworking ethic. May God be with you and your family at this time.
Love you my friend! Lisa Myers

January 17, 2025

Joan, Kevin,Kathy, Amanda & Wendy.
Sending our deepest condolences & prayers for your loss. Love Ann & Arthur Brommer

January 17, 2025

we are sending our sympathy and thoughts to Wendy and her family
we are so sorry for your loss
Vicki and Mike Gieniec

January 16, 2025

Dear Joan, Kevin, Kathy, Amanda and Wendy.  My heart goes out to you.  Donnie was my first boss at age 11, and he had such a positive influence on me as  young man.  I learned so much from him, including the value of work, the importance of going a good job, to treat people with care and respect, the importance of teamwork, how to have fun and still get the job done.  I had so much respect for him, and I was saddened to see his decline over the past few years.  I won’t be able to attend the services, but please know that you are in my prayers, especially Joan.  I will always remember Donnie running out of the house at 7 am on a warm summer day, saying “Let’s go, Shank.  It’s time to get to work!”.  I have many more great memories of my summers working on the farm.  It was a priviledge to know him and learn from him.  In many ways, he inspired me to be a better person.  I know he is now in a better place, and I hope I see him again on the other side.  
Steve Shank

January 16, 2025

To Joan and all of Donnie’s loved ones ~ Our sincere condolonces at this very fragile time.  Donnie was working alongside my brother, June on the day of his tragic fall.  My mother recalled it over and over ~ She glanced out her kitchen window and saw Donnie come bounding down over the yard as fast as his legs could go, and even appeared to be swimming his arms in the air to get more speed.  He was calling loudly, Get Help!  He leaped over her porch and onto her yard and ripped the bedsheets off the washline, and ran back to the barn to do what he could to help as Nancy waited for the ambulance.  Mother always expressed her gratitude for his care and quick thinking.  Donnie’s days at the Barley farm were only the beginning; his success and his presence in the Agriculture Community of Manor Township is admirable.  
Your care for Donnie throughout his illness and his final journey home is a real testimony to your love for him and your love for the God who has welcomed him home.  Peace and Blessings to all of you in these upcoming days and as you remember him and continue his Honorable Legacy.
Kenny and Nan Witmer
 

January 15, 2025

Dear Joan, my condolences to you and your family on the passing of Donnie. I am happy to have gotten to know him during our years at Stehman. I have great memories of the Christmas parties at your house where we played a game with gifts. And Sunday School picnics and softball games. One summer he took on our daughter Abby to help bring in tobacco. She was so happy she got to work for Donnie. She also came home with a lot of your topsoil on her. Great times and memories of a fine man.
Marv aka Mayhem

January 15, 2025

Joan and family,please accept my condolences. I know Donald fought the good fight and is now resting in God’s loving arms. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers. He was a good man. God Bless you all. Dina

January 15, 2025

I was shocked to hear about Donnie.  He was a wonderful guy, and I admired him.  He will be missed by many.  My condolences to the family.  
Danny Sheetz

January 15, 2025

Joan and family, I was sad to read of Don’s death. I remember him well as a devoted member of the church and a devoted family man. His smile was infectious. May God bless you and may you feel God’s loving presence in your lives. Bob Bailey 

January 14, 2025

Our sincere sympathy to Joan, all the children and grandchildren during this time of huge loss.  Donnie was such a hard working man!  I remember him working for my dad right after high school and making sure our farm ran smoothly after Dad’s tragic accident and during his long hospital stay.  Praising God Donnie is free at last of his broken earthly body and is rejoicing in Heaven!
John and Chris Ressler

January 14, 2025

Pattie and Jeff would just like to Prayers and Condolences to my friend Wendy and her family.  My God bless Donald and his family.  
Pattie Battaglia