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Donald Ellsworth Davis (Pete)
Donald Ellsworth “Pete” Davis, 87, of Frostburg, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 19, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born April 18, 1934, at Davis Farm in Shaft to the late Willie (Ryer) Davis and Eunice Mae (Dudley) Davis. In addition to her parents, she preceded the deaths of her brother William Davis, and an infant daughter, Wanda. Pete graduated from Beall High School Class in 1952. From 1953 to 1956 he served in the U.S. Army as a cook. When he came home, he worked as a brick layer for Jess Fuller. He then began working at PPG from 1957 until his retirement in 1975. Pete served in the Frostburg Fire Department for more than 50 years and had the honor of receiving the Fireman of the Year Award in 1971. Many of those people served as president. He has also been the dispatcher for Frostburg Area Ambulance for over 30 years. He was a lifelong member of the American Legion Farrady Post 24, formerly Exalted Ruler of Frostburg Elks Lodge 470, where he worked behind the scenes as a cook and became known as Mr. Elk throughout the community. Pete was also a member of the previous Frostburg Moose Lodge 348 and Frostburg Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors are his wife of 63 years, Cecelia Anne Shirley Davis; children, Richard D. Davis and wife, Patsy, of Florida, Joseph W. Davis, of Frostburg, Jennifer M. Cox and wife, Steve, of Washington State; grandson, Oren Cox; sister, Patricia Kelly and husband James, of Frostburg; nephew, William “Buzzy” Davis and wife, Lisa, of Shaft, Brian Kelley, of Cumberland; special aunt, Alvenia “Beanie” Koppel; and many cousins. The family thanked the Health care workers at WMHS Home Hospice, especially Kerrie Farris, Theresa Diez, Beverly and Lisa. Memory services are planned for a later date. Memorial donations in Pete’s name may be made at Frostburg Elks Lodge 470, 126 E Main St., Frostburg, MD 21532. Words of condolence may be sent to the family following the deceased’s death at www.durstfuneralhome.com.
Published June 20, 2021
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