Thomas M. "Bud" Donaldson Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

THOMAS M. “Bud” Donaldson, Jr., 98, of Evans City passed away Tuesday (11-16-21) at Butler Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. Born in Evans City on July 19, 1923, he was the son of the late Thomas M., Sr., and Blanche Nicholas Donaldson. He was married to the former Lucille E. Buzard who passed away April 15, 2018. He was long affiliated with North Main Street Church of God in Butler. Bud was awarded the American Legion Outstanding Student Award in 1939, and graduated as Valedictorian of Evans City High School in 1942. Over his lifetime he studied courses as Butler Comm. College, Carnegie-Mellon, and Penn State University. Serving in World War Two from Sept. 1942 through Jan. 1946 with the U. S. Navy, he was honorably discharged with the rank of Seaman First Class. He was awarded the Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was a Life Member of the American Legion. Bud retired from the Senaca School District in 1989 having served many years as Maintainance Director and Transportation Manager. Surviving are two sons and wives: Thomas P. (Elaine) Donaldson of Butler and Bruce (Susie) Donaldson of Evans City; seven grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Clinton Donaldson. The last surviving of his family, he was preceded by sisters Shirley Boice and Doris Donaldson and brothers Frank and Marvin Dean Donaldson. Visitation Sunday (11-21) from 2-4 at Kinsey-Volz Funeral Home, 114 W. Spring St., Zelienople where funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM. He will be laid to rest beside his wife Monday morning at 10:00 AM at Evans City Cemetery.

Thomas M. "Bud" Donaldson Jr.

July 19, 1923 - November 16, 2021