Don Mihalinac

Don Mihalinac, 84, of Economy Borough, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Heritage Valley Beaver. He was born July 1, 1940, in Conway, to the late Stephen and Mary (Maydak) Mihalinac.

Don was a hairdresser in Squirrel Hill for over 50 years. He was known to all who loved him, and his extended family, as "Pap" or "PapPap." He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who was so proud to attend all of the grandchildrens' sporting and dancing activities over the years. Pap loved the Steelers and Pirates. His happy place, since childhood, was at the family property on Lake Berlin, where he enjoyed swimming, water skiing, horse back riding (in his younger years), and the serenity of the lake. He also enjoyed bingo, solitaire and playing card games, into the early morning hours, with his family.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Sandy (Morgan) Mihalinac, son, Troy (Traci) Mihalinac, daughter, Debbie (Rick) Queer, 3 grandchildren, Lindsay (Ryland) Hughes, Eric (Bella) LeQuire, Talon (Gabby) Mihalinac, sister-in-law, Mary (Jim) Sprott, fur baby companion, Tippy, and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends he considered family.

Preceding him in death in addition to his parents, was his 1st wife, Aggie Mihalinac, brother, Stephen "Junior" Mihalinac,  in-law’s, Ken & Kay (Salopek) Morgan, and 4 of his pals from his fur baby family.

Family and friends will be received on Wednesday, from 2-8 PM, in the John Syka Funeral Home, Inc., 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, PA 15003, from where all are welcome to gather again on Thursday, at 11 AM, immediately followed by a funeral service at 12 PM.

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