Donald Krider

Donald W. Krider, age 85, of Meadville, PA passed away unexpectedly on Friday October 11, 2024 at Meadville Medical Center.  He was born February 17, 1939 in Meadville, PA to the late Wilbert and Relda (Wilkinson) Krider. He married Etta Varndell on March 26, 1960. She survives.

Donald was a graduate of Meadville High School.    For over 50 years, Donald was employed at U.S. Bronze where he worked as a molder and a supervisor.  Donald was of Methodist Faith.   Donald was a member of the Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 2006, Meadville Eagles Aerie 429, The Hunting and Fishing Club and Station 19.  Donald was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and NASCAR fan.  He enjoyed playing shuffleboard and working in his yard.

In addition to his wife, Donald is survived by his two sons; Donald (Twila) Krider of Guys Mills, PA and John (Sharon) Krider of Meadville, PA;  five grandchildren, Breanne Nichols of Rockford, MI, Staff Sergeant E-5 Richard Peterson (Neffceyda) of Germany , Sarah Krider-Gates (Fred) of Townville, PA , Stephen  Krider (Jessica) of Liberty, NC,  and Ryan Krider of Meadville, PA;  five great-grandchildren, Adelyn, Louisa, Llywelyn, Moses  and Mara;  two sisters,  Patricia Gifford of  Tamarack, FL and Marjorie Kightlinger of Meadville, PA;  also many nieces and nephews and his beloved pomeranian, Bear.

Donald was preceded in death by two brothers-in-law, Jerry Gifford and Hubert Kightlinger.

Family and Friends are invited to call on Tuesday October 15, 2024 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Funeral Service for Donald will be conducted on Wednesday at 1:00pm at the funeral home with Pastor Loren Little officiating.

Donald will be laid to rest at Roselawn Cemetery.

Please sign Donald’s online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.