William O. Donath

William O. Donath, 93, S. Abington Twp. died Sunday at Regional Hospital in Scranton after a brief illness. He is survived by his wife of almost 65 years Margherita Sorino Donath.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Otto and Miriam Andrake Donath.  Bill was proud to call himself a Johnson Graduate, and happily attended many reunions. He was Honored to be a Navy veteran, serving as a Seaman First Class during WW2 in the Pacific. He loved to entertain people singing and spent years belonging to various local singing groups. He also loved to golf - belonging to Emanon Country Club for more than 50 years. But more than anything Bill LOVED his family and cherished every moment he spent with them especially his Dolly Mama.

Bill  was a member of Our Lady of Snows Parish and, prior to his retirement, he worked as a general  contractor for Lloyd Homes.

Also surviving are a daughter Leslie Graham and her husband, Michael, of Newton Township; three grandchildren:  Ryan D. Hughes, Scott Township, and Zachary M. and Alexa M. Graham, both of Newton Township.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Hughes, in 2008, as well as two brothers:  Herbert and Joseph.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday at 10 am at Our Lady of Snows Church, 301 S. State Street, Clarks Summit. Interment will follow with Military Honors at Cathedral Cemetery.

Friends may call on Thursday morning from 8:00 am until 9:30 am at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter, 967 Griffin Pond Rd., So. Abington Twp., PA  18411.

To send an online condolence, visit he funeral home website.