Donald T. Painter
Donald T. Painter, 73, of Canonsburg, passed away peacefully Monday, November 26, 2018, in Waynesburg.
He was born October 27, 1945, in Greensburg, a son of the late Donald B. and Vivian Johnson Painter.
On December 19, 1970, he married the love of his life, Carole Goodlin, who survives. They recently celebrated 47 years of marriage together.
He was a faithful member of Level Green United Presbyterian Church in Trafford.
Mr. Painter was a veteran, serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He attended the Air Force Academy for three-and-a-half years on a football scholarship.
He was a 1963 graduate of Penn Joint High School. He continued his education at Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate degree. He then went on to earn his master of education degree from University of Pittsburgh and completed his superintendency certificate at Duquesne University.
Donald was employed by Central Greene County School District as superintendent of schools, until his retirement.
He had many interests and passions, including golf, hunting and bowling in a league with his wife. He was a passionate ballroom dancer, along with his wife, and they danced at least three to four times every week at various venues with live music in the area. They belonged to numerous clubs, where they practiced their ballroom dancing skills and met many great friends along with way.
Most important to Donald was being with his family. He was a devoted grandfather to his granddaughters and attended their sporting events, rarely missing an event.
He was a tremendous role model to all who had the pleasure to know him and was a great leader in his community.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his beloved children, Margaret “Maggie” Allison (Jason) and Donald H. Painter (Kelly), both of Washington; sister Fay P. Morgan (Blair) of Glenshaw; three beloved granddaughters, Vivian and Charlie Allison and Roxanne Painter; and nieces and nephews Carly Belsterling, Will Morgan, Michael Goodlin, Brian Goodlin, Stacey Rice, Matthew Rhoades, Gordon Goodland and Samantha Goodland.
Friends are welcome from 1 to 2:30 p.m., the time of services, Sunday, December 2, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services Inc., Joseph P. Salandra, LFD, owner/supervisor, Darla A. Tripoli, LFD, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120. Interment will be private.
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