Donald F. Hartnett

Donald F. Hartnett of Patterson Heights, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Donald was the son of the late Jeremiah J. and Joan T. (Sullivan) Hartnett.   After serving four years in the U.S. Navy and time aboard the USN Forrestal World Cruise, he received a scholarship to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts doing summer stock, television and off Broadway plays.  He received his Bachelor of Science degree from The City University of New York.  Don was employed as an internal investigator for the City of New York Police Department until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, Jerry and Joan Hartnett, Don was preceded in death by sisters Margaret and Nancy Hartnett, Brother Bob and sister-in-law, Betty Hartnett.

Surviving is his sister, Dorothy Gumpf, his niece Christine (Carl) Bluedorn, nephews, Jerry (Terri) Gumpf, Kevin (Gwen) Hartnett, and Jerry Joe Hartnett, great nieces, Courtney and Chelsea Gumpf, Melissa and Jeremy Womer, and great nephews, Jeffery Bluedorn, and Matthew, Jamie, Tommy, and Daniel Hartnett.

As per his request, private family viewing was held at Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Avenue, Monaca, followed by a private interment in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Monaca.

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