Edward William Donald

Edward William Donald of Aberdeen died Tuesday, January 21 at Hospice of St. Mary's. He was 80. Born in Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania he was the son of the late George and Mary (Clausius) Donald and Sara A. (Cunning) Donald. A graduate of Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, Mr. Donald retired after 24 years as a CW4 US Army. He also retired after 20 years as a Deputy Sherriff for the Harford County Sherriff's Dept. He was a member of the Aberdeen VFW, Moose, and American Legion, the Optimist Club, Aberdeen Fire Department, the Scottish Rite, Boumi Temple, and the FOP Lodge # MD 031 Maryland State Lodge. He also officiated at numerous sporting events in the Harford County area. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Yong Mi Donald of Aberdeen; sons, Edward Donald, Jr. of PA and James Donald; daughters, Bonnie Donald-Peters of VA and Mary Donald of NC and his grandchildren, Ronald, Marion, Carol, Sara, and Vera MAX III a miniature Schnauzer. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his brother Bill Donald and miniature Schnauzers, Max I and Max II. A visitation was held on Friday, January 24 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home and again on Saturday, January 25 from 1-2:30pm at Grace United Methodist Church where funeral services conducted by Dr. Robert Clipp will begin at 2:30pm. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery on 17 April 2014 at 3:00 pm. Contributions may be made to the Aberdeen Fire Department, Aberdeen, MD or to the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology, 750 E. King St., Lancaster, PA 17602. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001