Donn Kight

Donn Kight, 93, of Elizabeth, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. He was born August 1, 1931 and was the son of the late Clarence Lehr and Mildred (Mutterer) Kight. He was the loving husband of the late Janet "Dawn" Kight, who passed away on May 4, 2004. Donn was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. He was involved with Round Hill Church as an elder, member of the choir, food pantry volunteer, "Around the Hill" newsletter staff, youth fellowship, and the strawberry festival. He loved watching movies, especially "Gone with the Wind," which he had an entire room dedicated in his house for memorabilia. He loved animals, especially his best friend, Lucy, a golden retriever, and he would always feed stray cats. He also loved painting, drawing, shopping, and decorating for the holidays. He is survived by his daughters, Leslee (Jay) Schwirian of Forward Township and Lori (Ray) Wissinger of Valencia; grandchildren, Laura, Amy, Andrew, Jackie, Kevin and Sara; great-grandchildren, Artie, Payton, Judy, Hayden, Jack, Cameron, Parker and Parker; sister-in-law, Barbara Kight; nephew, Doug Kight; and his golden retriever, Lucy. A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at Round Hill Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12 Noon, with the Rev. William Little, officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com