Donald C. Love, 83, Main Street, Lavelle, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Hershey Medical Center, Hershey. Born in Fountain Springs, at the former Ashland Hospital, he was the son of the late Howard and Madeline (Heffron) Love.  He was a graduate of the former Butler Township High School, class of 1958, and the Bloomsburg State Teachers College.  Don taught science for the Ashland Area School system, now the North Schuylkill High School, and later was the owner operator of Love’s Construction Company, of Lavelle, specializing in residential sewage systems.  He and his wife Joanne, operated Love’s general store and gas station in Lavelle, until its closing in 1990. Don was a life member of the Lavelle Volunteer Fire Company.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Joanne (Lovey) Birster Love, passing December 30, 2020, and a sister in law, Joann Birster, Locustdale.

Survivors

Daughter:  Kathy wife of Mihai Radu, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Son:  Jeff Love and his wife Beth, Lavelle

Sister:  Violet wife of Eugene Heyer, Lavelle

Two Grandchildren:  Jason and Jamie Love

A lot of great friends

Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of Don’s and Joanne life, Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 7 PM in the Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, 1323 Centre St., Ashland.  Officiating will be Rev. Jeremy Smallwood, pastor of the Lavelle Church of the Nazarene.  Visitation will begin at 5 PM, Thursday, until time of service.  Please attend and share your memories of Don and Joanne.  Visit www.FritzFuneralHome.com to leave condolences.  The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland, is in charge of funeral arrangements.