J. Donley Townsend, 86, of Burgettstown, formerly of Peters Township, died Friday, July 24, 1998, in the trauma unit of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, of multiple injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A 1930 graduate of Peters Township High School, Mr. Townsend was involved in milk transportation in the Burgettstown area. He later retired from the Department of Sales and Use Tax, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Pittsburgh office. Mr. Townsend was a member of Richard Vaux Lodge 454, F&AM of Burgettstown, the Syria Temple, A.A.O.N.M.S. of Pittsburgh, and Independent Order of Odd Fellows 81 of Washington, where he was a former Noble Grand. He also was a member of Cross Creek United Presbyterian Church, where he was a trustee and elder. On July 2, 1939, in Washington, he married Margaret McClenathan, who survives. Also surviving are a son, Robert D. Townsend of Cincinnati, Ohio; a daughter, Peggy L. Ragan of Avella; a sister, Arna G. Baird of McMurray; three grandsons, James D. and Joseph H. Ragan, and Neil B. Townsend; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers and a sister. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Monday, July 27, 1998J. Donley Townsend
Retired from state Department of Revenue
He was born February 11, 1912, in Morgantown, W.Va., a son of James Listie and Bessie Hillberry Townsend.