Donald K. McClelland, 71, of South Avenue, Bradford, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Bradford Manor.
Born August 19, 1955, in Port Allegany, he was a son of Patricia (Housler) Nestlerode, of Hazel Hurst and the late Donald C. McClelland.
He was a 1973 graduate of Smethport High School. After graduating he joined the United States Navy. He served as a Shipfitters 806, and Manual Torch Brazer. He was honorably discharged after three years of Foreign Service on June 7, 1977.
On July 15, 1978, in Smethport, he married Joyce (Howard) McClelland who survives.
After returning from the service, he began working at Dresser Manufacturing retiring in 2017, after 40 years.
He was a member and Past Commander of the Bradford American Legion Post 108, and the Italian Club. He enjoyed camping, and going to his camp in Bingham, riding motorcycles, but his pride and joy was his 1972 Mustang and going to car shows.
Surviving in addition to his mother Pat of Hazel Hurst, and his wife Joyce of 48 years, is one daughter, Jennifer (Troy) Oknefski, of Mt. Jewett, one son, David McClelland, of Bradford, five grandchildren, David and James McClelland, Haley, Hannah, and Josh Oknefski, three sisters, Lisa Johnson, of Hazel Hurst, Linda (Jim) Myers, of Mt. Jewett, and Leslie (Tom) Davis, of Mt. Jewett, two brothers, Tim (Sue) McClelland, of Smethport, and Jim (Ruth) McClelland, of Mt. Jewett, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, and one brother, Mark McClelland.
Graveside services are private for the family at Bridgeview Cemetery with Pastor Cook of the Global Methodist Church of Kane officiating. Military Honor's will be accorded by members of the United States Navy and the Bradford American Legion Post 108 Honor Guards.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to McKean County SPCA PO Box 113 Bradford, PA 16701.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed for family at www.hollenbeckcahill.com