Donald W. Lynn; 73; of Webster; died Sunday; Aug. 19; 2012; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Mr. Lynn was born in Webster; July 17; 1939; a son of the late Everett and Florence Branthoover Lynn. Don was the owner/operator of DW Lynn Garage in Webster (previously the Everett Lynn Garage); where he worked all his life and got his start as an auto mechanic. He had a passion for motor sports and NASCAR and participated with racing at Motordrome Speedway as an owner; driver and mechanic of a number of cars. Don received the Mechanic of the Year Award during the 2000 racing season. His enjoyment for all sports led him to serve on the Rostraver Township Recreation Board for many years. He enjoyed watching any sporting event; especially the baseball and football games his grandsons participated in. Don was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Don served in the Army Reserve as a private from 1960 to 1966. He was a 1957 graduate of Rostraver High School. Don was a member of the Webster United Methodist Church and a member and Past Master of Tri County Lodge 252 F AM; where he received the Mason of the Year Award in 1987. He was preceded in death by his wife; Joyce Bazilwich Lynn; who died in 1994; a brother; Robert Lynn; and two sisters; Ruth Adams and Jean Leach. Survivors include his son; Donald W. Lynn Jr. and his wife; Gina (Ciccarelli); of Belle Vernon; two grandsons; Spencer Everett and Parker John Lynn; numerous nieces and nephews; and a good friend; Frances Hines; of Belle Vernon. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday; Aug. 21; at the JAMES A. RABE FUNERAL HOME INC.; 701 Thompson Ave.; Donora; where funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday with the Rev. Kenneth E. Jones; of the Webster United Methodist Church; officiating. Entombment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Family and friends may view the obituary and offer online condolences at www.rabefuneralhome.com.
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