Donald Ray Eash, Sr., 73, of Garden Prairie, died Sunday, May 22, 2011 in Swedish American Hospital. Born February 19, 1938 in Windber, PA, son of Franko and Thelma (Bearfoot) Eash. Worked for Chrysler as a spot welder and was a coal miner. Faithfully served our country in the US Army. Survivors include his son Donald R. Eash, Jr, daughter Denise (Matthew) Pletcher of Rockwood, PA, grandchildren Christy, Shelby, Vince, Matthew II, Ethan, and Trinka, siblings Grant, Orlando, John, Louise, and Doris Eash, Viola Chapman, and Shirley Barnes, and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and daughter LaDonna Eash.