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Donald E. Beward, Jr.

Donald E. Beward, Jr., 65, of Mifflintown, died Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born Sept. 12, 1952, he was a son of the late Donald E. and Margaret “Peg” (Shirk) Beward, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Deborah K. (Bossinger) Beward, whom he married Aug. 23, 1970; two sons, Tony Beward and wife, Angie, and Brian Beward and wife, Amy; one daughter, Julie Goshorn; one brother, Johnny Beward and wife, Lydia; five grandsons, Joshua Beward, Eli Beward, Hunter Beward, Dakota Goshorn, and Kyle Beward; one niece and several nephews.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald E. “Tink” Beward.

Don worked at Triangle Pacific in Thompsontown for 33 years, at Seiber’s Doors and Windows and at Berry’s Personal Care.

He was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church and the Brotherhood of Carpenters Union.

Don enjoyed hunting, golfing, fishing, bowling, music and the great outdoors. He was an avid Steelers, Duke, Phillies and Penn State fan. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

His life will be celebrated with a funeral service at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 8489 Licking Creek Road, Mifflintown, PA 17059 with the Rev. Chris Mathiason officiating. Interment will be in St. Stephen’s Lutheran Cemetery.

There will be a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Guss Funeral Home, Inc., 20 S. Third St., Mifflintown.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Condolences may be left at www.gussfh.com.