Donald R. Cushman, 77, of West Deer Township, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014, at his residence. He was born May 19, 1937, in Curtisville, to the late Carl C. and Rosella (DiSanti) Cushman. Mr. Cushman worked for the former Gulf Research, Chevron Oil, and U-PARC University of Pittsburgh in Harmar Township, from where he retired in 1999. He also worked at his family's business, Lock Three Bait and Tackle. Donald served as a West Deer Township supervisor for eight years and was involved in the planning committee that helped develop Bairdford Park, West Deer EMS and West Deer Senior Center. Donald was a member of Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and a former coach for West Deer Youth Football. He was an amazing father and grandfather. Mr. Cushman is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary "Maggie" (Grebeck) Cushman; children, Debbie (Lee) Murray, of Russellton, Daniel Cushman, of Cranberry Township, and Kimberly Lager-Kight, of Tarentum; grandchildren, Nicole Dull, Carl (Kristen) Cushman, Christopher Cushman, Kari (Michael Galore) Lager, Timothy J. (Jayne-Ann) Lager Jr. and Mark R. Lager; great-grandchildren, Gia Galutzi, Roman Galore and Santino Galore; and brother, Ray Cushman, of Cheswick. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a great-grandson, James Timothy Victor. The family invites friends and relatives to attend visitation from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at the ADAM SIEMIANOWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 179 Starr Road, Russellton, West Deer Township. Christian funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Transfiguration Roman Catholic Church, Russellton. Donald will be laid to rest in Our Lady of Hope Cemetery, Frazer Township.