Donald M. "Woody" Woodward

Donald Melvin “Woody” Woodward, 84, of Shade Gap, PA, went to be with the Lord early Sunday  morning, September 21st, 2025, while resting peacefully at his home. Born July 7th, 1941 in  Shade Gap, he was the son of the late Melvin D and Sara Jane (Watters) Woodward.  

A 1959 graduate of Orbisonia High School, Donald was united in marriage to Nancy Margarita  Yohn on June 17th, 1961. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years ,daughter Dawn and  husband Alfonso Ciervo of Camp Hill, PA. Sons Terry and wife Karen of Orbisonia, Kevin and wife  Adaria of Shirleysburg ,Todd and wife Melanie of Camp Hill. Along with 8 grandchildren, 3 step  grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren.  He is survived by the following siblings, Treva Madden of Embassy of Woodland Park, Orbisonia, Glenn Woodward of Carlisle,  Peggy Lake of Shade Gap, Barbara Hooper of Huntingdon and Melinda Mohr of Missouri. He was  preceded in death by his sisters, Patricia Hower and Shelby Johnson.  

Donald worked for 37 years in construction as a skilled carpenter, building not only with his  hands but with pride and dedication. He was employed by D.W. Miller Construction and later by  Kee-Ta Quay Construction. He was a vested member of the Carpenters Union 2274 out of  Pittsburgh, PA. He was also a talented painter and throughout the years painted many homes  along with roofs and churches in the surrounding communities.  

He also enjoyed gardening and won numerous ribbons at the Huntington County Fair with his  vegetables. He was a founding member of camp Ring-A-Ding and an avid outdoorsman enjoying  hunting, fishing, and trapping throughout his life.  

He attended the Upper Path Valley Presbyterian Church and above all, he was a devoted family  man. It brought him great joy spending time together during their many family gatherings and  vacations. The highlight was the yearly traditional Christmas Eve gathering at his home.  

Funeral services are being held privately at the convenience of the family.

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