Don Walker

Don Walker, 75 of York, formerly of Bradford passed away November 11, 2021.

He was a 1964 graduate of Bradford Area High School. Don was a standout athlete, especially in basketball, winning many accolades and trophies, including a namesake trophy after his late uncle, Don C. Walker.

Don graduated from Mansfield State College. He spent many years as a guidance counselor at Red Lion High School in York.  After an early retirement he became the Assistant Athletic Director at Penn State, York. Throughout his career as teacher, counselor, coach and dad he touched and mentored many young lives and will be dearly missed. Throughout his life he embraced athleticism. 

Surviving are three children, Lindsey  Walker (Audra), Kurt (Molly) Walker, Kent Walker (Rachel), one sister, Susan Walker (Michael); granddaughter, Annie Bea and one nephew, Alex (Katya) Fong, and cousins in Bradford and Texas.

Don was predeceased by his father and stepmother, Richard and Bonnie Walker, his mother, Sarah Ann Wilson and his beloved grandmother Lelia Wright.

A private burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery. Friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 4pm to 8pm at the Bradford Brew Station, 104 Chestnut St., Bradford. Please rsvp to drwcelebration@gmail.com

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Very sorry to hear that Don has died. Heartfelt condolences to his family.
— Karl Shuey

I am so sorry to just recently realize Don has passed. I remember vividly his talents on the basketball court and more. My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Rest in peace Don.
— anthony Stephen GIORDANO

So sorry for your loss. I’m from Bradford, live in Red Lion. Our kids went to RLHS
— Tami Hildebrand

Many good memories of Donnie from the 60s and the last few years in Myrtle Beach. My favorite was chants on the basketball bus of "where is Doak''s belly button" and where is Joe''s middle tooth"
— Joe Huss

Donnie was my neighbor and mentor growing up on Jefferson St. Many, many hours playing baseball, football and basketball. I lost more Popsicles playing one on one but I always learned from the experiences. The last 10 years we met in Myrtle Beach for golf and a bite to eat. Remembering the old days! Susan and Don''s family I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
— Dave Hale

Condolences

  • Very sorry to hear that Don has died. Heartfelt condolences to his family.

    — Karl Shuey
  • I am so sorry to just recently realize Don has passed. I remember vividly his talents on the basketball court and more. My sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy. Rest in peace Don.

    — anthony Stephen GIORDANO
  • So sorry for your loss. I’m from Bradford, live in Red Lion. Our kids went to RLHS

    — Tami Hildebrand
  • Many good memories of Donnie from the 60s and the last few years in Myrtle Beach. My favorite was chants on the basketball bus of "where is Doak''s belly button" and where is Joe''s middle tooth"

    — Joe Huss
  • Donnie was my neighbor and mentor growing up on Jefferson St. Many, many hours playing baseball, football and basketball. I lost more Popsicles playing one on one but I always learned from the experiences. The last 10 years we met in Myrtle Beach for golf and a bite to eat. Remembering the old days! Susan and Don''s family I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

    — Dave Hale