Obituaries 
Post, Donald F.
Donald F. Post, age 84, of Waterford, passed away at Saint Vincent Health Center on Sunday, January 6, 2013, just two and a half weeks after his wife died. He was born in Centerville on July 22, 1928, to the late Harrison and Velma Davenport Post. He married Pauline C. Post on April 2, 1954 and she died December 19, 2012.
Don served in the Korean War as a gunner with the 8th Army, 424th Field Artillery unit. With a strong work ethic, he was always a responsible provider for his family and took pride in whatever job he was doing. For many years, he worked for local farmers and was also employed at General Electric almost 30 years.
After retiring, Don enjoyed woodworking and was known for the fine quality picnic tables that he made and sold. He also enjoyed taking care of his property. Don was an active, longtime member of the Waterford Church of the Nazarene, and most of all, he was a devoted husband to his wife, Pauline.
Those that have preceded him in death include his wife, Pauline; his brother, Paul Post; a half sister, Nellie Brady, and a half brother, Ken Tracy; and a grandson– Ross Wilkins.
Surviving family members include five children– Karen Mallory and husband Jim of Fairview, and their children– Anita McManus (Mike), Justin Mallory, and Khristopher Mallory; Lawanda Wilkins and husband Dave of Corry, and their children– Ryan Wilkins, Robyn Wilkins, and Rachel Wilkins; Francis Post and wife Dale of Waterford, and their children– Randi Robertson-Frost (Chris) and Tabitha Robertson-Zeller (Chris); Elaine White and husband Kelly of Junction City, OH and their children– Carrie White and Rhiannon White; and Michael Post of Waterford.
He is further survived by three great-grandchildren– Mikey, Andy, and Brady; a sister, Lillian Eddy of Union City; and several nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be at the Van Matre Funeral Home, 105 Walnut Street, Waterford on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services will be held there Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Gregory Jack of the Waterford Church of the Nazarene. Burial will follow at Erie County Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stancliff Hose Company, PO Box 275, Waterford, PA 16441.
So sorry for your loss. The sweet and sour has become sweet for Uncle Don and Aunt Pauline. Praying you feel God’s arms wrapped around you, holding you close to His heart.
Love,
Jean
Elaine and family,
I am truly sorry to hear about your father. My thougths and prayers are with you and your family.
Jodi Pagath
Elaine,
I’m so sorry for your loss and everything you have been going through. We are all thinking of you and your family at this time… thoughts and prayers are with you..God bless you and your family.
Elaine,
I am so sorry for you loss!! Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope to see you soon.
Megan Snyder
Sorry for your loss Elaine. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Annette
Elaine,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Elaine,
We are all so very sorry to hear about the loss of your Faher. My thougths and prayers are with you and your Family. Stay Strong.
Shelli
Elaine,
So sorry to hear of your parents death. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Elaine:
I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. This has been a terribly difficult last couple of months for you and Melissa and I are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that your Century family is here for you if you need anything.
to the post family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. In the loss of your mother and father. We have known them a long time. Don was one of Jim’s best friends at work at General Electric. He will be greatly missed. We’ll miss talking to Don on the phone. Our hearts are with the family.
Jim and Sherry Snyder and family.
Elaine,
I am truly sorry for your losses. You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
Jody