Donald was born an on June 29, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as the only child to Maurice J and Susan M Combe. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Purdue University in 1960 where he was on the Dean’s list for all 4 years. He received his Master’s of Science degree in Engineering from Newark College in 1969, he worked 38 years in the engineering field
Don’s first love and priority was his family. He was a hero in the eyes of who knew him. He gave so much of himself unconditionally. To know him was to love him, if you knew him consider yourself lucky. He was always willing to share his wisdom and his time to help anyone. Don had a smile and a positive attitude about life that was contagious. Don had such a love for sports especially the sports he could watch his children and grandchildren play. His love for baseball started in his childhood. Later his interest started in Football and his new love for the sport of Hockey. Don spent many years coaching his daughter’s softball teams. His passion was obvious with his ability to rattle off stats from his favorite players and his family’s sports. Sports were not his only interest with his family. Their interest became his new interest, he did his best to learn and understand what they loved so he could share their passion.
No matter the struggles he faced, he faced them with determination and dignity. He was truly an inspiration to those around him and he will truly be missed. The heavens are lucky to have gained such an angel. He will be loved always and forever.
Don was preceded in death by his father Maurice Combe and his mother Susan Combe. Don is survived by his wife Joan Combe, his 2 daughters Susan Couch and Nancy Smilanic and her husband Pete; as well as his 3 step-sons Dean Covington and his wife Carolann, Darryl Covington and Lonny Covington. Don was blessed with 7 Grandchildren Jennifer Houghland, Brittany Perry, Nathan Smilanic, Justin Smilanic, Ty Smilanic, Rachel Smilanic and Dylan Covington. Don was also blessed with 2 great-grandchildren Landon Gomez and Cash Smilanic.
Family was very important to Don, he valued every opportunity he had together with his family.
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