Donald J. Ives, 79, of Emporium, PA passed away peacefully at his residence, with his family by his side, early Friday morning (July 19, 2024) following a brief bout of pancreatic cancer. He was born September 18, 1944 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Donald and Sylvia Tartaglia Ives. On August 13, 1966 in Ft. Gordon, GA he married the late Mary Klees.

Don and his loving late wife Mary were married over 53 years. He happily spent his last years with his loving companion, Denon Scott. He graduated from Cameron County High School in the class of 1962. He then graduated from Williamsport Technical College with a degree in electronics. After college he served with the US Army, Medical Corpsman in the 3rd US Army division during the Vietnam War. Don retired from 3M/Lanier where he worked for many years. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association, American Legion, VFW, Bucktail Rod & Gun Club, May Hollow Sportsman Club and St. Mark Catholic Church.

Don is survived by his brother, Robert (Carol) Ives, St. Augustine, Florida; companion, Denon Scott, Emporium and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

There will be no visitation. Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Friday (August 16, 2024)  at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant. A Military Service by the Cameron County Memorial Detail will follow at the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, PA

Memorial Contributions may be made to the charity of the donors choice.

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.