Donald E. Fortner, 88, of Frackville, formerly of Tremont, died Saturday November 23, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.
Born in Cape May, NJ, August 13, 1931, He was a son of the late Clyde Fortner and Florence (Ginder) Fortner Otto.
He served in the US Coast Guard during the Korean War.
Donald worked as a Computer Technician for the US Navy in Mechanicsburg.
He was a member of Most Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Tremont, and Frackville American Legion Post 398.
He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth (McClellan) Fortner, grandson Christopher Bingaman; granddaughter Jessica Bingaman; Brother Clyde Fortner.
Surviving are 2 daughters Donann Lawson and her husband David of Frackville; Elizabeth Fortner of Bowie, MD; son Thomas Fortner of Joliett; grandson Bruce Bingaman of Gilbertsville; 4 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday from Nice- Hart Funeral Home, Inc, 9 North Lehigh Avenue Frackville with Rev. Paul Rothermel officiating. Friends may call from 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hillside SPCA, PO Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Burial with military honors will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Tremont.