Donald E. Mitten, 77, of Coudersport, PA passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at UPMC Cole. 

He was born July 9, 1946, in Wilmington, DE, to Norman and Miriam (Griswold) Mitten.  In 1982, he married Diama Ferguson, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. 

Donald worked as a plumber and drove school bus.  He was a life member of the Italian American Club in Kennett Square, PA, a member of American Legion Post 192 in Coudersport, VFW 78 in Austin and the Moose International.  He enjoyed working on engines, and especially enjoyed maintaining his 1964 Grand Prix. 

Donald is survived by his wife:  Diana Mitten of Coudersport; two stepdaughters:  Carolyn Penrose of Easton, MD, and Catherine Panzram of Oxford, PA; three grandchildren:  William Carozzo, Rhiannon Carozzo, and Madison Panzram; several nephews; and his beloved dog Buster. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son:  David Penrose, and three brothers:  Bobby, Woody and Billy Mitten.

Friends and family are invited to pay tribute to Donald’s life from 10-11am Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Thomas E. Fickinger Funeral Home, 210 North East Street, Coudersport, PA with a funeral to follow in the funeral home.  Burial will be at Sweden Hill Cemetery. 

To share a memory or condolence visit www.thomasfickinger.com.