Donald R. Cox

Donald R. Cox, Nanty Glo. Age 54. Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 17, 2023. Born October 1, 1968. Son of William D. and RoseMary (Prave) Cox. Preceded in death by grandparents Joseph L.  Sr. and Beatrice Prave, Richard C. and Helen L. Cox and special uncle Joseph Prave Jr., Aunts and Uncles and his faithful and loving companions, Keyoki, Dexter and Roxanne. Survived by his loving wife Barbara Plazek and his stepchildren, Kelsey (Ryan) Petryshak, Alyssa (Nathan) Seaman and Jarrett Seaman. Father in law Leo Plazek. Brother William J. Cox Sr. (Karla), sisters Sherry L. Foti (Bill), and Nicole B. Luther. Brother and Sister in laws, Stephen and Jennifer Plazek, Rebekah and Sam Podrasky, Donna and Brian Tatum and Kenneth Plazek. His memory lives on with his nieces and nephews, Will, Andy (Drew), Jessi (Scott), David, Maddie, Cassy (Brian), Susan, Janel, Nick, Courtney (Steen), Julia, Sammy, Kayden, and Lauren. Great nieces and nephews, Charli, Ginny, Cole and Wyatt. Also by very Special friends, Denny, Jeff, Shannon, Pete and Lybbi. Graduated from Central Cambria High School in 1987. He attended Indiana University of PA and earned a bachelors degree in Computer Science. After graduation in 1992 he moved to Virginia and worked for General Electric, while earning his engineering degree. Throughout his career Donny was able to travel the world extensively, working in  China, Vietnam, Russia, Suriname, Italy, Poland, Canada, Germany, and  Australia. Employed by General Electric, Boston, MA,  Ansaldo, Genova Italy, General Cable, Altoona PA, Mosebach Electric, McFadden Machines, Blairsville and most recently Carclo Technical Plastics, Latrobe. Donny had an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a brilliant mind. He was often spending his spare time researching topics of interest. Anything and everything from space weather, sun spots, magnetic fields of the earth, earth quakes but most of all his love of hummingbirds and rocks. He never came home from a trip without several rocks in his pockets. Donny was never scared to take on new opportunities and did everything with honesty and integrity. He had very strong values and was well liked by everyone, mostly due to his positive energy. Donny had incredible patience and always made time to help others. He was strong willed and stubborn at times, but he also had an enormous heart and a wonderful sense of humor. He was generous, loyal and brave. Clever and full to the brim with knowledge. Donny was absolutely larger than life. Anyone who knew Donny knew that he was the most loving husband, stepfather, sibling and son a family could ask for. He shared this same love with his community of friends, professionals and acquaintances spanning across the globe. He truly was a source of positivity. Friends will be received Friday July 21, 2023, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.at the Matevish and Matevish Funeral Home, Ebensburg. Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday at St Anne's, Ebensburg. There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we were to have had him in our lives for such a short time. You are deeply loved Sunshine by so many especially me. May your love shine down on us with every beautiful sunrise and sunset that you paint. As Donny would say “We should probably do a shot right now”.

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