Donald Atherton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald Atherton of Saint Thomas, Pennsylvania, born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 90, on July 7, 2021. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Atherton to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James B. Atherton and Nancy Atherton (Rasp); his wife Mildred J. Atherton (Coons); and his sons, Clay, Clair and Jerry Atherton.

He is survived by: his close friend Josephine Myers; and his children, Violet Kann (Ronald) of Mercersburg, Teresa Hawbaker (Barry) of Mercersburg, Ruby Atherton of Mercersburg, Tina Niswander (Timothy), Chester Atherton (Joane) of Mercersburg and Perry Atherton (Tammy) of Mercersburg. He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren.