OBIT: Donald J. O'CONNOR Sr., 2008, of interest in Somerset County, PA
  
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   O'CONNOR, Donald J. 01/02/08 Daily American
  
   Donald J. O'Connor Sr., 86, Johnstown, died Dec. 31, 2007, at his home. Born Aug. 19,
  1921, in Forwardstown, the son of Joseph Paul and Maude (Rininger) O'Connor. Preceded in
  death by parents; wife of 54 years, the Former JoAnne Krause on June 25, 2006;
  brothers, Robert, Francis, Edgar and Paul O'Connor. Survived by children, Donald J.
  O'Connor Jr., married to the former Karen Sturtz, Johnstown; Bonnie Dudash, Lemoyne;
  Brian O'Connor, married to the former Jayne Lesser, Woodbridge, Va.; and Todd O'Connor,
  married to the former Elizabeth Taylor, Ballground, Ga.; grandchildren, Holly and Justin
  Dudash, Zach and Sean O'Connor, Amanda Beidel and Melissa Wilson; great-grandchildren,
  Jayden, Cameron, Kailynn and Preston; sister, Patricia Chynoweth, Davidsville; and
  numerous nieces and nephews. Graduate of the first class of Conemaugh Township High
  School in 1939. Attended college at Bloomsburg University, University of Pittsburgh,
  University of Notre Dame and graduated from Indiana State Teachers College (IUP), where
  he lettered in football and wrestling. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. A retired
  social studies teacher for 41 years at Boswell and Conemaugh Township high schools. A
  wrestling head coach and assistant football coach for 17 years. Served as athletic
  director for CTHS for 26 years. Also served as a PIAA official for 18 years. Charter
  member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Benscreek. Member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Council
  8979 3rd degree, K of C; Father David J. Dodson 4th Degree Assembly 2201, K of C; Jerome
  Post 802, American Legion; Jerome Nest 556, Polish Falcons of America; Pennsylvania
  Association of School Teachers; Somerset County Retired Teachers Association, Retired
  Athletic Directors Association of Pennsylvania; Connumach Lions Club for 36 years, where
  he served as president and was a recipient of the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. He
  loved farming, hunting, local sports and Notre Dame football. He was loved and respected
  by all who knew him and he will be sadly missed by all those whose lives he touched,
  especially his family. Viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m.
  Thursday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 109 Church Road, Davidsville,
  where vigil for the deceased will be held Thursday. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m.
  Friday at St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The Rev. Father Angelo J. Patti celebrant.
  Committal O'Connor Cemetery. Graveside military rites by the Somerset County Honor Guard.
  Donations in Don's memory may be sent To the "O'Connor Cemetery Perpetual Care," P.O. Box
  176, Davidsville, Pa. 15928