Donald E. Sigler, 71 years of age, of Andreas, Pennsylvania died on Monday, August 23, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital Bucks Campus in Quakertown, Pennsylvania from covid - 19 complications.
Born Wednesday, April 5, 1950 in Rochester, New York. the son of the late Donald R., and Ruby (Baker) Sigler. He was also predeceased by; wife, Susan M. (Fachko) Sigler in 1987; companion of 23 years, Deborah A. Ciappa on November 8, 2019.
Surviving are sons, Raymond Sigler, Brett Begovich and his wife Marissa, brother, Dale Sigler and his wife Carol; step sons, Louis Landis, Dylan Ciappa; step daughters, Emily B. Ciappa and her fiance Brian Mills, Lori Zimmerman; grandchildren, Kolby, Ethan, Megan, Tyler, Seth, Madison, Zoe, and Lexi.
A life long truck driver, "Ziggy" was currently working for Embrovac of Tamaqua. After graduating from High School Ziggy enlisted in the United States Army serving honorably during the Vietnam War. An avid outdoorsman, Ziggy was a devoted hunter and fisherman. One of his trophy Northern Pike swam in the aquarium of Cabela's in Hamburg for over 7 years. Ziggy reveled in tending to his home in West Penn Twp. He nurtured his many different types of flowers, and was particularly proud of his sunflower patch. During holidays he assisted Emily as her sous chef.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 2066 West Penn Pike New Ringgold, Pennsylvania 17960. (570) 386-5884
A Celebration of Ziggy's Life will take place on Wednesday evening September 1, 2021 at 7 o'clock P.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call from 5:30 P.M. until time of reflection.
Interment will be in Garland Cemetery Clarkson, New York.
Memorials in his name to:
Ruth Steinert S.P.C.A.
18 Wertz Drive
Pine Grove, Pennsylvania 17963
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