Donald A. Werle, a long-time resident of Yorktown Heights, passed away on January 17, 2019. He was 88. Donald was the son of Arthur and Velmay (Rogers) Werle,of Mount Vernon, NY. He was married to Gloria Trenti, also of Mount Vernon. His parents and his wife both predeceased him. He attended Mount Saint Michael's High School and Manhattan College, where he competed in track and played baseball. Donald enlisted in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War and was honored with the rank of Corporal. He trained in communications and following in his father's footsteps, he became an electrician and joined the IBEW. Donald served as IBEW Local 501 President from 1968 - 1990, and was recognized as a 60-year member in June of 2010. Donald leaves three surviving daughters: Barbara, Adrienne and Carolyn, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Calling hours are Saturday, 10 - 11am at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. The Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, 11:15am, at New St. Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights. Interment will follow at Amawalk Hill Cemetery.
Published in The Journal News on Jan. 18, 2019
Donald A. Werle, a long-time resident of Yorktown Heights, passed away on January 17, 2019. He was 88. Donald was the son of Arthur and Velmay (Rogers) Werle,of Mount Vernon, NY. He was married to Gloria Trenti, also of Mount Vernon. His parents and his wife both predeceased him. He attended Mount Saint Michael's High School and Manhattan College, where he competed in track and played baseball. Donald enlisted in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War and was honored with the rank of Corporal. He trained in communications and following in his father's footsteps, he became an electrician and joined the IBEW. Donald served as IBEW Local 501 President from 1968 - 1990, and was recognized as a 60-year member in June of 2010. Donald leaves three surviving daughters: Barbara, Adrienne and Carolyn, as well as five grandchildren and one great-grandson. Calling hours are Saturday, 10 - 11am at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. The Mass of Christian Burial is Saturday, 11:15am, at New St. Patrick's Church in Yorktown Heights. Interment will follow at Amawalk Hill Cemetery.
Published in The Journal News on Jan. 18, 2019
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