He was born October 18, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Leonard and Martha (Klaja) Grada.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic in Pittsburgh, PA. and the Pittsburgh Business Academy.
Prior to retirement, Don was Finance Manager for Great Western Financial Services.
Donald was a devout member of Good Shepherd Catholic church. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, boating, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and spending time with family and friends.
Preceded in death by his first wife Kaye Grada, father Leonard, mother Martha, brother Lance and sister Lorraine.
Forever remembered by wife Wendy (Smeltz) Grada, son Stephen J. Grada of Pittsburgh, son Michael Grada of Camp Hill, daughter-in-law Arlene Grada and grandson Conor, as well as loved by his nieces, nephew and their children.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted 12:00 PM on Friday, June 15, 2018 in Good Shepherd Catholic Church: 3435 Trindle Road, Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Burial will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Muscular Dystrophy Association for research on Myasthenia Gravis:
Muscular Dystrophy Association
2080 Linglestown Rd, Suite 104
Harrisburg, PA 17110
www.mda.org
Contributions should reference Donald Grada, and note for Myasthenia Gravis.
