Donald E. Vogus, 84, of Horsecreek Rd. Oil City, PA. , died May 1, 2020 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca after a period of declining health.
Born July 13, 1935 in Oil City, PA. , he was the son of the late David T. Vogus & Florence M. Reed Vogus.
Don was a graduate of Oil City High School.
Mr. Vogus had served in the National Guard.
He was married in Oct. 1954 to the former Shirley L. Rodgers and she preceded him in death in June 2001.
Mr. Vogus had been employed for over 40 years at Joy Manufacturing, where he was a tool grinder.
He was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church and enjoyed participating with the mission trips, especially his trips to Russia.
He enjoyed woodworking, fishing and hunting.
He is survived by two children
Cathy Burrows & her husband Randy of Oil City
Daniel Vogus & his wife Lisa of Oil City
two grandchildren
Jared Burrows & his wife Megan
John David Vogus
one sister
Evelyn Maynard & her husband James of Scottsdale, AZ
two brothers-in-law
Bill Russell & his wife Helen
Ed McDowell
a sister-in-law
Pat Rodgers
as well as several nieces and nephews
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a sister
Twila Dolby Dunlap.
There will be no viewing or visitation.
Services will take place at the convenience of the family.
Memorials may be made to the Oakland United Methodist Church or to a charity of ones choice.
Interment will be in Lamey Cemetery.
The Reinsel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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