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Calling Hours:
Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 4:00-7:00pm
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA

Funeral Service:
Thursday, July 25, 2019, 11:00am
Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville, PA
Rev. June Boutwell, officiating
Pastor of Zion's Reformed U.C.C.

Military honors will be rendered at the conclusion of the 
service by Greenville VFW Post #3374.   Inurnment will be
in Shenango Valley Cemetery.

Donald E. Bresnan, age 87, of E. Windridge Rd., Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 in St. Paul's Continuing Care Community.

He was born in Greenville on October 6, 1931 to Charles and Frances (Fitch) Bresnan. Don was a 1949 graduate of Penn High School and served as an M.P. in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a machinist for thirty-three years at GM Lordstown, retiring in 1999 as a Health and Safety Coordinator. He was previously employed as a machinist at the former R.D. Werner Co. for sixteen years.

Don was a member of Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville, was a Life Memeber of B.P.O.E. #145, Greenville VFW Post #3374 and Greenville Lions Club. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be missed by many. Don's other interests included, hunting, woodworking and gardening.

On April 3, 1954 he married the former Donna L. Barrows, she survives. Also survivng are two daughters; Debra A. Bresnan of Kingston, NY and Diane B. Stoyer and her husband Jerry of Greenville, a son; David A. Bresnan and his wife Kate of Cortland, OH, and four grandchildren; Steven Stoyer, Nicholas Stoyer, Kelly Bresnan and Rachel Bresnan.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Robert Bresnan and Herbert Bresnan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, 260 Main St., Greenville, PA 16125 or to Greenville VFW Post #3374, 54 Conneaut Lake Rd., Greenville, PA 16125.

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18 Comments

  1. Diane King Wiegmann Diane King Wiegmann
    July 22, 2019    

    Debbie and family,
    My heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your father.
    Prayers for God’s peace and grace.

  2. Tom and Linda Christy Tom and Linda Christy
    July 22, 2019    

    Donna, so sorry for the loss of Don. He always had a smile for everyone!!

  3. Jerry Merten Jerry Merten
    July 22, 2019    

    To the Bresnan family I wish to extend my condolences at this time ,I had worked with Don for many years and then David too,may God bless your entire family at this time .

  4. Eddie White (Whitey) Eddie White (Whitey)
    July 22, 2019    

    Debbie, I pray that you and your family will receive God’s grace and presence during this difficult time. Our walk in this valley the Psalmist said is but temporary, for it is but a shadow and the shadow can only exist because their is a greater light and we know the Light of the World is Jesus. I trust it is also a comfort to you to know that your classmates of GHS 72 and praying and thinking of you.

  5. Nancy Tierney Nancy Tierney
    July 22, 2019    

    To the entire Bresnan family, I send my deepest condolences and love. While I never met Don, Debra has told me so many wonderful stories about him that I know his death is sure to leave a big empty space in the lives of all who do know him. I’m so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending peace and love.

  6. Susan Whelan Susan Whelan
    July 22, 2019    

    Dear Bresnan Family,
    Godspeed to your beloved husband, father and grandfather, Don. Debra and I often share stories about our growing up as we share a common western PA/ eastern OH background. My deepest sympathy to you all.
    Kindest regards,

  7. Vicki Vandergrift Vicki Vandergrift
    July 22, 2019    

    Oh Marie, my heart hurts for you and your family.
    I have lost a dearly loved friend in Breesy’s passing. It has been my honor to serve him since 1989, when I started at the VFW, and then at Perkins after that. He was one of the kindest most gentle spirited man I have ever met. I look forward to seeing him again in Glory.
    Brian and I pray for the love, peace, and comfort that only our Lord can provide over you and yours
    Vicki

  8. Pam Riley Divers Pam Riley Divers
    July 22, 2019    

    Debbie,
    Thinking of you and your family as you grieve the loss of your dad.
    Pam

  9. Deb Lewis Deb Lewis
    July 22, 2019    

    I’m so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and Prayers to you Diane and Jerry and your handsome boys❤️
    Godspeed

  10. Charlie Redzinak Charlie Redzinak
    July 22, 2019    

    So sorry for your loss. A wonderful man!

  11. Betty K Junk Betty K Junk
    July 23, 2019    

    Donna, Diane and all the family,
    Sending our deepest sympathy in your loss of a wonderful man. Also sending our prayers and hugs, Fred and Betty K Junk

  12. Mike DeMicco Mike DeMicco
    July 23, 2019    

    To: Donna, Deb, David, Kate, Rachel, Kelly, Diane, Jerry, Steven and Nick. I’m sending my deepest heartfelt condolences to you all.
    Don was a compassionate, gentle, kind and caring man, who was always ready to share his knowledge and wisdom. May he Rest In Peace.
    Sending love and healing light to all of you.

  13. Dick and Mollie Cotten Dick and Mollie Cotten
    July 23, 2019    

    Donna and Family, Dick and Mollie Cotten want to extend to you our thoughts and prayers regarding Don passing. May you all hold on to the fond memories of a great husband and father. Love, The Cottens

  14. Anonymous Anonymous
    July 23, 2019    

    Dear Dave, Kate, Kelly & Rachel: So very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Nancy and Steve Wethington

  15. Wethington Wethington
    July 23, 2019    

    Dear Dave, Kate, Kelly & Rachel: So very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Nancy and Steve Wethington

  16. Jim and Mary Eastlick Jim and Mary Eastlick
    July 24, 2019    

    Diane, So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to You and your family. My sympathy. Mary

  17. SAM ALEXANDER SAM ALEXANDER
    July 25, 2019    

    My deepest sympathies to the Bresnan and Stoyer families. Don was a good man and a great friend. We will miss him.

  18. Joe & Terri Korcinsky Joe & Terri Korcinsky
    July 25, 2019    

    Donna and family,
    We are so sorry to hear about your loss.! You all were great caretakers of your Don during his final years. We send our deepest condolences to
    all of you and will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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