Donald J. Paul, 55, of Bradford, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Born November 13, 1959 in Bradford, he was a son of the late Alex and Beatrice (Nelson) Paul.

He was a 1978 graduate of Bradford Area High School.

In 1979, he began his career with Witco, now ARG, and worked in many capacities at the refinery until he left due to ill health in 2011 after 33 years of service. 

Don was formerly Assistant Fire Chief at Rew and Derrick City Fire Departments, Assistant Chief for the Fire Brigade at the Refinery and the Rope Rescue and Hazmat Team's.

He was a member of The Marche Club, The American Legion, The Bradford Moose Club and The Eagle's Club. 
 
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, riding four wheelers and many outdoor activities and was a friend to everyone. 

In addition to his wife of 13 years, he is survived by sister, Christina M. (Donald) Cobb of Gifford; one brother, David (Frances) Paul, of Bradford; six nieces and nephews and four grand nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Stephen R. Paul on July 22, 1984.  
 
Family will be receiving friends Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc, East Main Street, where funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon with Rev. Matt Blake, Pastor of the Bradford Area Parish officiating. Burial will be in Bridgeview Cemetery. 

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the SPCA P.O. Box 113, Bradford, Joyful Rescue or the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com