Donald E. Conrad

Donald Eugene Conrad

Lovely

Donald Eugene Conrad, 86, of Lovely, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 12, 2025 at home.

He was born on October 18, 1939 in East Freedom; son of the late George and Isabelle (Burk) Conrad.

He married Patricia Holsinger on June 10, 1960 in the Bare Memorial Church of God in Roaring Spring.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia of 65 years; two daughters, Katrina Mellott of Everett and Kristina Farley and husband Ken; son, Donald J. and wife Carolyn; daughter-in-law, Susan Conrad all of Lovely; sister, Judy Glass of East Freedom; ten grandchildren, Richelle Ross and husband Andrew of New Paris; Janelle Conrad of Alum Bank, Brandon Conrad and wife Taylor of Alum Bank, Sam Conrad of Lovely, Jack Conrad and wife Lynette of Lovely, Trenten Mellott of Everett, Nickylla Maine of Lovely, Lacy Kennedy and husband Kenton of Claysburg, Lee Maine and wife Melea of New Enterprise, Elizabeth Heisey and husband Brandon of Osterburg; thirteen great-grandchildren, Avery Ross, Athena Ross, Ariella Ross, Ashton Ross, Branson Heisey, Kirstin Heisey, Nevada Grace Maine, Ashton Maine, Destiny Hope Haun, Nova Lee Maine, Hazel Conrad, Blake Conrad , Elisa Conrad.

Donald was a member of the Faith Brethren Bible Church, New Paris, where he served as Deacon. He worked as a cabinet maker for Samuel Beegle in Roaring Spring, Pa for many years and then opened a Taxidermy shop in Mckee, Pa for 50 years. He was a leader of the Boys Club at the Foot of Ten Independent Bible Church of Duncansville for 10 years. Family and God was his whole life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, David A. Conrad; brothers, Richard Conrad, Jack Conrad, and Thomas Conrad; sister, Sandra Conrad.  

There will be no funeral service. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 20th at 11 a.m. with Pastor Jim Espenshade officiating at the Faith Brethren Bible Church, 120 Chestnut Ridge Road, New Paris, Pa. A meal will follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Donald E. Conrad to Raymond Abou Mekhael International Partnership Ministries- 100 Spring Avenue Hanover, Pa 17331.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.jedwardblackburnfh.com.

Arrangements by the J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home.

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