Robert E. Donton, 75, of Pine Grove, passed away Thursday, November 30th, at home.Β
Born in Cressona on April 12, 1948, he was a son of the late John & Kathryn (Wengert) Donton.
Bobby served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He was a member of Company A 2nd Battalion with the First Infantry. He was awarded the bronze star medal with V device for heroism.
He was self-employed, repairing and tuning pianos.
Bobby was a member of St. Paulβs Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.Β Β He also belonged to the Pine Grove Fish & Game, and the VFW, Schuylkill Haven.
Bobby loved camping in Potter County, and tinkering in his garage.
He is survived by his son, Robert E. Donton, Jr., & his significant other, Kaylyn, of Pine Grove; daughter, Megan Frasnelli, & her significant other, Tate, of Pottsville; grandchildren: Taylor, Kaidah, Vincent, & Paisley, sisters: Edna Blankenhorn, of Schuylkill Haven; Violet Boyer, of Pine Grove; & Sherry Wolff, & husband, Bruce, of Tremont, nieces, nephews, & cousins.
In addition to his parents, Bobby is also preceded in death by his brother, James Donton, and sisters: Elsie Schneck, & Mary Gaston.
A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 6th at Ebling-Stabingas Funeral Home, Cressona. A viewing will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private.
- Go toΒ Schuylkill County Obituaries
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