Donald "Reed" Caldwell, age 67, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026 at home in the care of Hospice from the debilitating effects of ALS.
Born on August 18, 1958 in Zelienople, PA, he was the oldest son of the late Donald R. and Dolores Shannon Caldwell.
Reed loved building material sales work and his customers; he was a wealth of knowledge and a dedicated employee. He spent the last 14 years devoted to HP Starr Lumber in Evans City before taking a medical retirement in 2024. He was previously employed at Dambaugh Lumber for 32 years.
Reed's salesmanship earned all expenses paid trips to Disney, Ireland, Germany, Switzerland, Hawaii, the coast of Spain, France, and Italy — creating lasting memories with his family.
Reed’s passion was golfing but unfortunately, ALS stole that from him years before his diagnosis. While he enjoyed all sports, he often recalled fond memories of playing ball as a kid growing up—remembering how his mom had to carry his birth certificate to games to prove his age.
Later in life, he could be heard proudly cheering on his sons when they played as well.
Along with his parents, Reed was preceded in death by his mother in-law Sally J. Long, brother in-law Richard Morgan, nephew Zachery M. Morgan and beloved pets.
Missing him dearly will be his wife, Cindy L. (Long) Caldwell; his sons: Donald R. III and Mary of Evans City; Denver R. and Chelsea of Edinburg; Edison R. and Rebecca Caldwell of Penn Hills; and his beloved granddogs Bodie and Wilbur and grandcat Waldo.
He is also survived by his brothers, Alan and Brian (Tracy) Caldwell; his former sister in law, Linda Surdy; his father in law, Roy E. Long; his wife’s siblings, Roy (Barb) Long, Sally Morgan, Shelly (Carl) Harlan, and Dayne E. Long; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Donations can be made to: EDCO Park Foundation, P.O. Box 341, Evans City PA 16033, or Friends Helping Friends, P.O. Box 2412, Cranberry Twp. PA 16066
Friends and relatives of Donald “Reed” Caldwell Jr. who died on February 21, 2026 will be received, Saturday February 28, 2026 at the A. Carl Kinsey-Ronald N. Volz Funeral Home, Evans City from Noon to 3 P.M. Services will follow 3:00 P.M. from the funeral home.
