The Rev. Dr. Donald LaFaber, 76, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2022, in Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, Maryland.

He was born March 13, 1946 in Bellaire, a son of the late Myles and Virginia Perkins LaFaber.

Don grew up in Beallsville on the family farm. He received a Bachelors of Science Degree and a Masters of Divinity; he then received a Masters in Counseling and a Doctorate of Science in Holistic Ministries. Don went on to Pastor at Trinity United Methodist Church in New Springfield and Faith United Methodist Church in Akron. He enlisted in the United States military and served 34 years combined active and reserve service in both the Air Force and the Army. He retired in 1997 as a Chaplain Major and worked for the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg as a Chaplain/Substance Abuse Counselor.

Surviving are his loving wife, Deanna Miller LaFaber; a son, Joshua (Jennifer) LaFaber; four grandsons, Christian (Charity) Witt, Gabriel and Anthony LaFaber, and Pfc. Eric LaFaber; brothers, Denzil (Jane) LaFaber, Wayne La-Faber (David Fawcett) and George (Linda) LaFaber; sister, Juanita (Jim) Hamilton; sister-inlaw, Jan (Clarke) Haren, and brother-in-law, Jerry Everhart; also many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Valerie, and sister-in-law, Beverly Everhart.

The light of Don’s life besides his son and daughter, were his four grandsons. He was a great influence in shaping their lives.

Don loved his time spent with his patients at the VA Hospital. Most recently Don and his wife, Dee, served as the Pastor of Visitation at Bedington United Methodist Church.

Visitation was held Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, at Wilson Funeral Home, Harper Chapel, Beallsville. Burial followed in Beallsville Cemetery with full Military Honors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the group home where Valerie had resided, “Echoing Hills,” 36272 CR 79, Warsaw, OH 43844.

Offer condolences at www.harperfh.net.