Obituary

Donald Carl Steinecke, 91, of Darlington, PA, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in Covington Skilled Nursing and Rehab.

Born June 30, 1933, in Darlington, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (McCowin) Steinecke. 

In his lifetime, Don was a devoted husband to his lovely wife of 48 years.  He was a loving Father and Pap and the most patient man who adored his family and home.  His passions were woodworking, hunting, making pancake breakfasts, and attending sporting events for Jessica and Megan, both in high school and college.  He became known as “Pap” to all of the basketball girls and families.  The best times of his life were raising his family with Delores and watching his grandchildren grow up and being part of their lives.

He was a do-it-yourself kind of man who loved doing renovations at his own home as well as at his children’s homes.  Don always had a home project going on and maintained his lawn immaculately.

He and Delores were regular attendees at Pathway Church.  He also enjoyed his breakfast get togethers with the guys from B & W where he had worked for 30 years.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was drafted into the Korean War.

He lived a simple life but had so many blessings and left his mark on so many people who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delores (Staneart) Steinecke in April of 2024; and a brother, Robert Steinecke.

He is survived by his children, Laurie (Dave) Meyer, Judy (Scott) Campbell and Mark McKim; 7 grandchildren, Jessica Meyer, Megan Meyer, Andrew Campbell, Nathan Campbell, Shannon (Dan) Gillin, Ryan McKim and Kyle McKim; a great-granddaughter, Olivia Grace McKim; and a sister-in-law, Mildred Steinecke.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 12^th from 2PM to the time of services at 4PM in the Gabauer-Lutton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 117 Blackhawk Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 (Chippewa Township).  Morris Book will officiate.