Donald Gene Dever

Donald Gene Dever, 91, of Washington, died on Saturday, February 29, 2020, in Cambridge Creekside Senior Living, in Charleroi. He was born on October 18, 1928, in Washington, a son of the late Freeman Sargent and Georgia Elizabeth Wright Dever. Donald was a graduate of Washington High School. Formerly a member of Fairhill Manor Christian Church, Donald was currently a member of Lone Pine Christian Church, where he was very active. For thirty-nine years, Mr. Dever had worked as an operator on the #4 line at Washington Steel. A kind man, who loved to help others, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and traveling in his motor home. On December 7, 1946, he married Marion Alberta Stuck, who died on May 1, 2009. Surviving are two sons, Randy Scott (Robin) Dever, of Washington, and Wayne (Sue) Minton, of Latrobe; three daughters, Linda L. (Gary) Nicholls, of Washington, Donna J. (Robert) Bakaitis, of Washington, and Nancy Walker, of Bentleyville; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-seven great grandchildren, sixteen great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are a son, Larry Earl Dever; and a brother, Raymond E, Dever. Friends will be received on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, from 2 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 8 p.m., in the William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Ave., Washington, where services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 2020. Burial in Washington Cemetery will be private.