Donald C. Hause


Donald C. Hause, 
of Berwick passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 at his home in Nescopeck.

Born on May 18, 1936 in Berwick, he was the son of the late Kenneth and H Beryl (Varner) Hause. He attended Berwick Schools and in his youth worked with his grandfather, painting houses and doing carpentry. Later, Don was employed at Bill Johnson Chevrolet and Gay Car Sales, Berwick. Most recently he worked at Vaughn’s Bakery, which became Maier’s Bakery, until retiring.

Donald was a car enthusiast. He attended many car shows, restored cars, and in his younger years, drag raced. He also visited may antique shows and flea markets.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Mardell A. (Purcell) Hause, who he married on June 2, 1973; brother, Walter Hause, Berwick, a niece and a nephew.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Heller Funeral Home, LLC, 633 East Third Street, Nescopeck, with Pastor Mike Delp officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Berwick. Family will receive friends on Friday morning from 11:30 AM until the time of service.

Memorial contributions may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Gift Processing Center, P.O. Box 5018, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5019, a disease Donald had been battling since 2001; or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 3125, Williamsport, PA 17701. Donald was a two-time survivor of colon cancer.

Online messages of comfort can be sent to condolences@hellerfuneral.com