Donald “Kody” A. Kolar

Donald A. “Kody” Kolar, 78, of Baden, passed away on November 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer and is now in the arms of his heavenly father. He was the son of the late Joseph Sr. and Elizabeth Kolar. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald T. Kolar, nephew, Jason J. Kolar, and sister-in-law, Mary Anne Kolar. Surviving is his brother, Joseph J. Kolar, nephew Jeffery (Shannon) Kolar, sister-in-law, Darlene Kolar, niece-in-law, Kari Kolar, great nephew, Jake Kolar, great nieces, Avery and Willow Kolar, very special cousins, David Kolar, Marlene Gerace, and many friends. Donald was a graduate of Freedom Highschool class of 1965. He went on to serve our country proudly in the United States Marine Core during the Vietnam War. Upon leaving the military he attended the Community College of Beaver County. He worked and retired from Eaton Electric, formerly Westinghouse. He was a proud member of the Baden American Legion and the Conway Croatian Club #540 where he held the position of vice president. Donald enjoyed playing bingo, dancing, and listening to Croatian music. He absolutely loved and adored his family. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 3-7 PM in the Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation, LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge. Military honors and departing prayers will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Chrisitan Burial at 10:30 AM at Saint Luke the Evangelist Church, 725 Glenwood Avenue, Ambridge. Burial will be at Economy Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in care of the Beaver County Humane Society.