Donald B. Naughton

Donald B Naughton, 83, of 150 Lafferty Hollow Bradford, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018, peacefully, at The Pavilion at BRMC.

Donald was born in Rochester, NY on May 18, 1935, a son of the late John and Mayme (Beardsley) Naughton. He was a 1953 graduate of Limestone High School.

On September 23, 1955 in Bradford, he married Joyce K (Karnes) Naughton.

Don had been employed at Zippo, Mfg. for 25 years. He taught shop class at Lee Driver School and later ventured out on his own and operated Naughton's Mini Backhoe Service until his retirement.

In 1956 he built a new home for he and his wife. He attended the Richard Petty Driving School and raced at various tracks around the country including, Indianapolis Speedway, Daytona Speedway, Charlotte Motor Speedway and Darlington Speedway. On November 16, 2004 he received his pilot’s license and enjoyed flying to various points of interest. He volunteered at Crook Farm and played acoustic guitar in the Crook Farm All Star Band.

Surviving in addition to his wife Joyce of 62 years are two daughters, Deborah (Bob Hilton) Naughton, of Charlotte, NC, Denise (Rich) Battaglia, of Raleigh, NC, one son, Bruce (Christine) Naughton, of Cary, NC, and one son-in-law Joseph M. (the late LInda Naughton) Bird, of Pittsboro, NC, Katie Naughton, Taylor Naughton and, Elizabeth Yaros.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Linda Bird who died in 2015.

At Don's request there will be no public viewing. Friends will be invited to attend a celebration of his life at a later date and time to be announced.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Crook Farm, 476 Seaward Avenue Bradford, PA 16701.

On line condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com

 

HOLLENBECK-CAHILL Funeral Home

33 South Avenue • Bradford, PA 16701

All Condolences -

Joyce I am so sorry for your loss . You and the kids are in my prayers .
— Carole VanSickle

I am so sorry to read of Donald''s passing. He was a good man. Please know that I will be thinking of all of you.
— Kim Childs

So many memories of the times that you patiently taught me things I would use through the years. Right from the start when we replaced the timing belt and water pump of our car when Linda and got back from our honeymoon in FL. To the digging of a French drain with your mini-backhoe service and you also explaining its purpose, so when we bought our house I knew our drain was good. But most importantly you showed a love and dedication to the love of you life, Joyce, that Linda and I could glean the best. Thank you so much for all that you did for and the love of my life, Linda. Joe
— Joe Bird

We are so sorry to hear of Don passing. He was a really nice man.
— Linda Brown

Condolences

  • Joyce I am so sorry for your loss . You and the kids are in my prayers .

    — Carole VanSickle
  • I am so sorry to read of Donald''s passing. He was a good man. Please know that I will be thinking of all of you.

    — Kim Childs
  • So many memories of the times that you patiently taught me things I would use through the years. Right from the start when we replaced the timing belt and water pump of our car when Linda and got back from our honeymoon in FL. To the digging of a French drain with your mini-backhoe service and you also explaining its purpose, so when we bought our house I knew our drain was good. But most importantly you showed a love and dedication to the love of you life, Joyce, that Linda and I could glean the best. Thank you so much for all that you did for and the love of my life, Linda. Joe

    — Joe Bird
  • We are so sorry to hear of Don passing. He was a really nice man.

    — Linda Brown