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LOCKPORT — (Lockport) - Donald H. Pils, age 87, formerly of North Tonawanda, died Monday, May 10, 2010, in the Briody Health Care Facility in Lockport, after a lengthy illness.

Donald was born November 12, 1922, in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Raymond H. and Grace (Hunsburger) Pils and was a 1941 graduate of LaSalle High School. A veteran of WW II, he served in the U.S. Navy 1943 to 1945. Donald reenlisted in the Navy in 1953 and served until his honorable discharge in 1955. He was an Electrician, employed by E.I. DuPont Co., in Niagara Falls, NY, for 35 years.

He was a member of American Legion O. Leo Curtiss Post #830 in Ransomville, NY, and was active in the North Tonawanda Senior Center.

He is survived by two sons, Terry N. (Mickey) Pils of the Town of Cambria and Corry B. Pils of Ransomville; four grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Douglas and Paul R. Pils; a sister, June Overton; and his longtime companion, Louise Pilarski.

Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM. Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ransomville Free Library, 3733 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131.

Donald married SCHULTZ, Millicent June on 20 Jul 1946 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Millicent (daughter of SCHULTZ, Carl William and SALT, Isabella Alexandra) was born on 5 Jun 1925 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Mar 2013 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mickey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: HOOKER, Velma Mae. Velma (daughter of HOOKER, Joseph Marion) was born on 22 Dec 1951 in San Diego, San Diego County, CA; died on 7 Feb 2014 in Tallahassee, Leon County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]