Donald “Don” Francis Young, age 88, of Wellsboro, PA, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  He was born on December 10, 1934 in Wellsboro, PA to the late Francis A. and Margaret (VanOrder) Young.  Don was one of five brothers and was married for 43 years to Faith M. (Gorda) Young. 

Don served in the US Army traveling to many different countries. He spent his working life as a carpenter and a mason, working on many homes and barns in the local area including his first home.

Don cherished both of his sons—teaching them to hunt and fish and spending many hours in the woods. He loved spending time with his wife, Faith, driving through all of the back roads of PA and NY looking at nature and spotting wildlife from rattlesnakes to bear. They spent many years together building rock walls and gardens on their property. In his spare time in later years he hand-crafted intricate and beautiful bowls from tree stumps leaving a legacy of beauty.

Don is survived by his wife: Faith M. Young of Wellsboro, PA, sons:  Matt Young (Kristen) of Boonsboro, MD, Joel Young (K. Sue) of Wellsboro, PA, two brothers: Robert Young (Jackie) of Williamsport, PA, and LeRoy (Sue) of Wellsboro, PA, three granddaughters: Laura Young of Bristol, VA, Samantha Young of Auburn, AL, and Claire Young of Wellsboro, PA, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two brothers: Eugene, and Andrew, and his first wife Sylvia Carlson.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Interment will be in the Welsh Settlement Cemetery, Wellsboro, PA. 

Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. www.carletonfh.com Wellsboro, PA.