Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....Giffin, Donald M.  November 25, 2010
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  Published in Lebanon Daily News on November 28, 2010
  Donald M. Giffin 
  
  RICHLAND Donald Michael "Doc" Giffin, 60, passed away at home near Richland 
  early Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 25, 2010, after a long struggle 
  with heart disease and diabetes. His brother, Thomas, was with him at his 
  passing. Donald was born at home in Wintersville, on October 26, 1950, to Ewart 
  and Audrey (Seitzinger) Giffin. He attended the one room schoolhouse in Mt. 
  Aetna and enjoyed reunions there each year. Affectionately known as "Doc", he 
  was never a husband or father, but always a favorite Uncle. He loved kids, and 
  barely was more than one himself most days, choosing to tease and prod and make 
  us all laugh. There was never a more caring, "there for you" guy. He was 
  the "brother to call"...and the "one to count on" to come to the rescue of 
  brothers or sisters, and to do the best he could for family, friends, and co-
  workers. He was a genuine "one of a kind", who will be sadly missed. 
  Surviving "Doc" are his mother, Audrey I. Giffin of Womelsdorf; siblings, 
  Judith E. Wealand of Lebanon, John E. Giffin of Leesport, Thomas R. Giffin of 
  Richland, Debra A. Giffin of Lancaster, Michael J. Giffin of Hummelstown, 
  Kathleen Spencer of Womelsdorf, Randall E. Giffin of Blandon, and Sandra Y. 
  Giffin of Reinholds; 14 nieces and nephews; and many grandnieces and nephews, 
  cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by niece, Anne Giffin, and nephew, 
  Paul E. Dietrich. Donald served two years in the U.S. Army in Fort Dix, N.J., 
  as a cook, and carried those skills on to the enjoyment of his family. He was 
  an avid hunter and amazing mechanic, who taught himself to read and to use 
  blueprints and technical drawings at his work. He was proud of his work at 
  Weaver Star Silos, Lebanon Steel Foundry, Caldwell Tanks, and most recently at 
  Precision Metal Technologies. He belonged to R Field and Stream, Lebanon Valley 
  Sportsmen Club, Strausstown Rod and Gun, and various other unions across the 
  country when he traveled for work. He enjoyed reading, science fiction movies, 
  poker games, riding his motorcycle, working on cars, and spending time with 
  family and friends. He saw the sky and started walking..... A memorial 
  gathering will be held Saturday, December 4, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the 
  Country Fare Restaurant Garden Cottage in Myerstown. 
  
  Published in Lebanon Daily News on November 28, 2010 
  
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