Donald Sweitzer; 87; formerly of Lynnwood; Belle Vernon; passed away 1:05 a.m. Thursday; Nov. 24; 2011; at Woodcliff Manor; Bethel Park. Born Aug. 31; 1924; in Elco; he was the son of the late Martin and Mae Harrison Sweitzer. Donald was a World War II Army veteran. Prior to his retirement in 1985; Donald was employed for 38 years with the General Motors Corp. in Dravosburg in the tool and dye department. He was a skilled carpenter who enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. He is survived by his wife; Cecelia Walkush Sweitzer; to whom he was married 63 years; a son and daughter-in-law; Timothy and Kathryn Sweitzer; of Brentwood; two daughters and a son-in-law; Donna Blasko; of Belle Vernon; and Celeste and Sonny Amaya; of Friendswood; Texas; five grandchildren; Amy Helfrich; Timothy Sweitzer; Keely McIntyre; Alexis Didier and Ariene Amaya; six great grandchildren; brother-in-law Melvin ‘Bucky’ Walkush; of Belle Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by a sister; Eleanor Meese. Visitation will be held 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday; followed by a 6 p.m. funeral service with the Rev. Msgr. Roger A. Statnick; pastor of St. Sebastian R.C. Church; officiating at the LEONARD J. PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME; family owned and operated; 626 Broad Ave.; Belle Vernon; (724) 929-6183. Family interment will take place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of Donald Sweitzer to Harmony Hospice; Bridgeville. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website; www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.