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Supporters and Partners
The Donora Historical Society is proud to list these individuals and families, businesses and non-profits as supporters and partners of the Society that have made substantial donations. Their help and contributions go a long way to the ongoing preservation of Donora history. There are many more people and businesses that support us that have not been listed.
The Donora Historical Society is proud to list these individuals and families, businesses and non-profits as supporters and partners of the Society that have made substantial donations. Their help and contributions go a long way to the ongoing preservation of Donora history. There are many more people and businesses that support us that have not been listed.
Individuals and Families
In Remembrance of Sgt. Walter GlodDonora High School - Class of 1937WWII casualty in Metz, France - September 16, 1944
In Remembrance of Constance (Connie) LindauerInfant - Donora, Pennsylvania - September 22, 1948
A gift from Jeanne Lindauer Hartig Niece of Walter GlodDaughter of Walter's sister Agnes Glod LindauerSister of Constance Lindauer
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In Remembrance of Constance (Connie) LindauerInfant - Donora, Pennsylvania - September 22, 1948
A gift from Jeanne Lindauer Hartig Niece of Walter GlodDaughter of Walter's sister Agnes Glod LindauerSister of Constance Lindauer
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In the photo on the left is Walter Glod in his 1942 yearbook picture from California State Teacher's College. Shortly after graduation, Glod enlisted in WWII.
In the photo on the right, Walter Glod stands in his military uniform with his sister Agnes Glod Lindauer in the backyard of their parents Frank and Anna Glod's home on Liberty Avenue in Donora right before he shipped out to Europe.
In the photo on the right, Walter Glod stands in his military uniform with his sister Agnes Glod Lindauer in the backyard of their parents Frank and Anna Glod's home on Liberty Avenue in Donora right before he shipped out to Europe.
Walter Glod was assigned to the 315th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, which crossed the English Channel and landed on Utah Beach, Normandy, on June 14, 1944 (D-Day+8). Glod was killed by German mortar fire while establishing a roadblock near Chatenois, France on September 14, 1944. Sgt. Glod is buried in Lorraine American Cemetery in France.
Connie Lindauer died in Donora in 1948, shortly before the infamous Donora smog incident.
"I firmly believe that our past informs our present and future--and memory is what links generations together. Through remembrance, we honor those whose sacrifices, large and small, helped change the course of history. My uncle, Walter Glod, was one of those men--and, in her own way, so was my sister Connie. Their deaths had a profound effect on my late mother, Agnes Glod Lindauer, and she shared her memories of them with me. Their lives in turn affected my own; I wish I had known both of them, but I am glad I am at least able to honor them all in a small way." Jeanne Lindauer Hartig
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Connie Lindauer died in Donora in 1948, shortly before the infamous Donora smog incident.
"I firmly believe that our past informs our present and future--and memory is what links generations together. Through remembrance, we honor those whose sacrifices, large and small, helped change the course of history. My uncle, Walter Glod, was one of those men--and, in her own way, so was my sister Connie. Their deaths had a profound effect on my late mother, Agnes Glod Lindauer, and she shared her memories of them with me. Their lives in turn affected my own; I wish I had known both of them, but I am glad I am at least able to honor them all in a small way." Jeanne Lindauer Hartig
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Hometown Hero - Numerous men from Donora enlisted out of high school, college and the steel mill to fight in WWII, so many that women were employed to help fill their positions in the mill. A lot of these men returned after the war to resume their schooling or jobs in the mill, raise a family and spend the rest of their lives in Donora, while others did not. An example is Walter Glod who was born in Donora in 1919 and graduated from Donora High School in 1937. A 2018 video about Walter Glod, as remembered by his younger sister Charlotte Glod Simmons and told to PennWest - California students for their Digital Storytelling class is shown on the right. Click on their YouTube video titled "A Small Town Hero - Walter Glod" to view and to get a sense of the sacrifices these men and their families from Donora made during WWII.
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In 2020, the students’ video above was part of the Heinz History Center travelling WWII Exhibit when it was on display at the Donora Public Library and organized by the Donora Historical Society. Charlotte Glod Simmons was invited to attend a special Opening Night reception that included keynote speaker and Heinz History Center CEO Andy Masich where we honored her brother, along with others from the area who served in World War II. To read and see more about the exhibit and reception, click WWII Exhibit.
Around 2022, we were in contact with Jeanne Lindauer Hartig, Walter's niece. Jeanne donated some things to the museum that included a large piece of cotton cloth in which her grandmother, Anna Lesniak Glod (Walter's mother), carried her belongings when she emigrated from Poland in 1910, and a delicate baptismal gown worn by her mother, Agnes Glod Lindauer. At the time, she was unaware that we knew about her uncle Walter. A couple years later, Jeanne made another significant contribution to support the historical society.
Thank you Jeanne for continuing to remember the Glod family, your uncle Walter Glod, sister Connie Lindauer and Donora!
In 2020, the students’ video above was part of the Heinz History Center travelling WWII Exhibit when it was on display at the Donora Public Library and organized by the Donora Historical Society. Charlotte Glod Simmons was invited to attend a special Opening Night reception that included keynote speaker and Heinz History Center CEO Andy Masich where we honored her brother, along with others from the area who served in World War II. To read and see more about the exhibit and reception, click WWII Exhibit.
Around 2022, we were in contact with Jeanne Lindauer Hartig, Walter's niece. Jeanne donated some things to the museum that included a large piece of cotton cloth in which her grandmother, Anna Lesniak Glod (Walter's mother), carried her belongings when she emigrated from Poland in 1910, and a delicate baptismal gown worn by her mother, Agnes Glod Lindauer. At the time, she was unaware that we knew about her uncle Walter. A couple years later, Jeanne made another significant contribution to support the historical society.
Thank you Jeanne for continuing to remember the Glod family, your uncle Walter Glod, sister Connie Lindauer and Donora!
Stephen (Steve) Acai and FamilyFather - Steve Acai - Donora High School - Class of 1933Raleigh, North Carolina
Steve's father, also Steve, graduated from Donora High School in 1933 and received a football scholarship to North Carolina State. After grduation, he decided to stay in North Carolina to raise his family. The younger Steve would often visit his father's birth home and stay with his grandparents on Gilmore Avenue, right across the railroad tracks from the Zinc Works. Later in life, Steve would visit Donora again and connected with the Historical Society where he attended numerous presentations. As an amateur photographer, he took an interest in our Dreisbach photo projects supporting them with donations. Steve also made donations to the Donora Fire Department during COVID. Unfortunately, Steve, a Vietnam War veteran, passed on September 15, 2022. Steve Acai's obituary can be seen here. Thank you Steve for your dedicated support for eleven years!
Steve's father, also Steve, graduated from Donora High School in 1933 and received a football scholarship to North Carolina State. After grduation, he decided to stay in North Carolina to raise his family. The younger Steve would often visit his father's birth home and stay with his grandparents on Gilmore Avenue, right across the railroad tracks from the Zinc Works. Later in life, Steve would visit Donora again and connected with the Historical Society where he attended numerous presentations. As an amateur photographer, he took an interest in our Dreisbach photo projects supporting them with donations. Steve also made donations to the Donora Fire Department during COVID. Unfortunately, Steve, a Vietnam War veteran, passed on September 15, 2022. Steve Acai's obituary can be seen here. Thank you Steve for your dedicated support for eleven years!
Sidney & Sharon MishkinDonora High School - Class of 1953Indianapolis, Indiana
Sid Mishkin graduated from Donora High School in 1953 and went onto Wilmington College in Ohio. He made his life in Indianapolis, Indiana as a successful lawyer. later in life, Sid would visit Donora to collect info for his memoir, "MEMORIES OF DONORA - Growing up Jewish in a Western Pennsylvania steel town" published in 2018. The proceeds of the sale of his book benefit the Donora Historical Society and Donora Public Library. Sid's book can be found on our Merchandise page. Sid and his wife continued to give back to Wilmington College later in life and were recognized in 2019. To see and interview with Sid, click Sid & Sharon Mishkin, 2019 Philanthropists-of-the-Year (Wilmington College). While Sid passed on October 29, 2021, his wife Sharon continues to support the Historical Society with annual contributions. Sid Mishkin's obituary. can be seen here. Thank you Sid and Sharon for your ongoing support!
Sid Mishkin graduated from Donora High School in 1953 and went onto Wilmington College in Ohio. He made his life in Indianapolis, Indiana as a successful lawyer. later in life, Sid would visit Donora to collect info for his memoir, "MEMORIES OF DONORA - Growing up Jewish in a Western Pennsylvania steel town" published in 2018. The proceeds of the sale of his book benefit the Donora Historical Society and Donora Public Library. Sid's book can be found on our Merchandise page. Sid and his wife continued to give back to Wilmington College later in life and were recognized in 2019. To see and interview with Sid, click Sid & Sharon Mishkin, 2019 Philanthropists-of-the-Year (Wilmington College). While Sid passed on October 29, 2021, his wife Sharon continues to support the Historical Society with annual contributions. Sid Mishkin's obituary. can be seen here. Thank you Sid and Sharon for your ongoing support!
Dr. Kathleen Shoop, PhDOakmont, Pennsylvania
One of the many authors that the Donora Historical Society helps on occasion is bestselling Kindle author, Kathleen Shoop of Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Kathleen or Kathie writes historical fiction, women’s fiction and romance novels that have garnered various awards. Among the many book projects that Kathie works on is the “Donora Story Collection." The connecting thread that runs through each of the six Donora Stories is the town itself — its strength, innovative forces that helped shape and protect America, immigrant and American citizens, and even its shortcomings that led to its infamous 1948 killing smog. Four of the six books are complete and available for purchase on our Merchandise page. Kathie has been a longtime supporter of the Historical Society with book donations and contributions. Thank you Kathie!
One of the many authors that the Donora Historical Society helps on occasion is bestselling Kindle author, Kathleen Shoop of Oakmont, Pennsylvania. Kathleen or Kathie writes historical fiction, women’s fiction and romance novels that have garnered various awards. Among the many book projects that Kathie works on is the “Donora Story Collection." The connecting thread that runs through each of the six Donora Stories is the town itself — its strength, innovative forces that helped shape and protect America, immigrant and American citizens, and even its shortcomings that led to its infamous 1948 killing smog. Four of the six books are complete and available for purchase on our Merchandise page. Kathie has been a longtime supporter of the Historical Society with book donations and contributions. Thank you Kathie!
Dr. Devra DavisTeton Village, Wyoming
Donora native, Dr. Devra Davis, left Donora when she was twelve years old with her family shortly after the 1948 Smog. Now a world-renowned epidemiologist, in 2002, Dr. Davis published a book titled, "When Smoke Ran Like Water," that discusses the 1948 Smog as well as confronts the public triumphs and private failures of her lifelong battle against environmental pollution. She documents how environmental toxins contribute to a broad spectrum of human diseases and in addition how these toxins affect the health and development of the heart and lungs and even alter human reproductive capacity. More info about Dr. Davis can be found on our 1948 Smog page. Dr. Davis' book is available for purchase on our Merchandise page. Dr. Davis has been a longtime supporter of the Historical Society with book donations. Thank you Dr. Davis!
Donora native, Dr. Devra Davis, left Donora when she was twelve years old with her family shortly after the 1948 Smog. Now a world-renowned epidemiologist, in 2002, Dr. Davis published a book titled, "When Smoke Ran Like Water," that discusses the 1948 Smog as well as confronts the public triumphs and private failures of her lifelong battle against environmental pollution. She documents how environmental toxins contribute to a broad spectrum of human diseases and in addition how these toxins affect the health and development of the heart and lungs and even alter human reproductive capacity. More info about Dr. Davis can be found on our 1948 Smog page. Dr. Davis' book is available for purchase on our Merchandise page. Dr. Davis has been a longtime supporter of the Historical Society with book donations. Thank you Dr. Davis!
AP Delsandro MemorialDelsandro Family
Donora, PennsylvaniaHampton, Virginia
Family of Albert P. Delsandro - former Donora Burgess/Mayor
Contributions have been given from both the Memorial and Delsandro family members.
Donora, PennsylvaniaHampton, Virginia
Family of Albert P. Delsandro - former Donora Burgess/Mayor
Contributions have been given from both the Memorial and Delsandro family members.
Laurie Crow PhenixDumont, Colorado
Ringgold High School - Donora - Class of 1976
Ringgold High School - Donora - Class of 1976
Paula Levin, PhDCardiff, California
Irene Louise Hilare EstateDonora, Pennsylvania
Donora High School - Class of 1942American Steel & Wire Works - DonoraDonora Historical Society member
Donora High School - Class of 1942American Steel & Wire Works - DonoraDonora Historical Society member
Businesses
Del Suppo, Inc.
26 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaSuppo family
26 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaSuppo family
Hanna's Wholesale Plumbing & Electric
833 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaAlbert Hanna
833 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaAlbert Hanna
Elliott Group
1250 Scott Street Ext., Donora, Pennsylvania
1250 Scott Street Ext., Donora, Pennsylvania
Beistel Machining
23 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaBeistel family
23 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaBeistel family
Barchemy, LLC
468 Galiffa Drive, Donora, PennsylvaniaLarry Toscano
468 Galiffa Drive, Donora, PennsylvaniaLarry Toscano
Donora Sportsman Association
72 Donora Road, Monongahela, Pennsylvania
72 Donora Road, Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Donora Union Pharmacy
642 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaHarry Marchewka
642 McKean Avenue, Donora, PennsylvaniaHarry Marchewka
Max Chywski - State Farm Insurance
Route 835, Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Route 835, Monongahela, Pennsylvania
Regal Industrial Corporation
98 East 1st Street, Donora, PennsylvaniaSasko family
Aside from contributions, Regal also helped us refurbish our 1908 Donora-Webster Bridge plaque in 2020 that is now on display in our museum.
98 East 1st Street, Donora, PennsylvaniaSasko family
Aside from contributions, Regal also helped us refurbish our 1908 Donora-Webster Bridge plaque in 2020 that is now on display in our museum.
Nonprofit Partners
Rivers of Steel Heritage Area
623 E. Eighth Avenue, Homestead, Pennsylvania
Rivers of Steel has helped fund various Historical Society projects through their grant programs.
623 E. Eighth Avenue, Homestead, Pennsylvania
Rivers of Steel has helped fund various Historical Society projects through their grant programs.
Washington County Community Foundation
331 S Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania
WCCF has helped fund various Historical Society projects through their grant programs.
331 S Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania
WCCF has helped fund various Historical Society projects through their grant programs.
Washington County Tourism
273 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington County Tourism has helped fund various Historical Society projects through their grant programs.
273 South Main Street, Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington County Tourism has helped fund various Historical Society projects through their grant programs.
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