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DONAN PATRICK M. Patrick M. Donan, age 59, of Columbia, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6th, 2023 at the Hospice and Community Care Center in Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster, PA on April 18th, 1964 he was the son of the late Thomas and Barbara (Aston) Donan. Patrick was a 1982 graduate of Columbia High School. He continued his education at Millersville University graduating in 1985 and received his law degree from Temple Law School in 1988. He went on to have a successful 35-year career as a Workman's Compensation attorney and partner in the Philadelphia area at Steiner, Segel, Muller and Donan. Patrick was a member of the American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association and Philadelphia Bar Association. In June of 2023, he was awarded the prestigious Martha Hampton award by his peers in the Philadelphia Workman's Compensation section for his compassion and dedication to his clients, professionalism, scholarship, and goodwill with his peers. Patrick was a faithful and longtime member of the Columbia Church of God. He was a man of great faith, values and generosity. Outside of work he enjoyed spending time and visiting with his family, relatives and friends, going for walks and to the beach, vacationing on his annual road trip in December, and gathering people together for lively board games on the weekends. He will be remembered as a loving, caring, and compassionate person and a friend and mentor to many. Patrick is survived by his sister Mary Donan (Columbia, PA), niece Kelly (Drew) Rochotte, (Ohio) nephew Donald (Kara) Thompson (Ohio), sister-in-law Debra Donan, nephews Thomas Donan, Garry (Cynthia) Donan, and niece Katie (Denny) Halso (all of NC). In addition, he is survived by 8 grand nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Terry (Donald) Thompson and his brother Thomas Donan. The family would like to thank the staff at Lancaster General Hospital, Hospice and Community Care Center, and his medical team at PennMed in Philadelphia for their care and support. A Memorial Service for Patrick will be held Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Columbia United Methodist Church, 510 Walnut Street, Columbia, PA with Rev. Fred Thomas, officiating. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 A.M. -11 A.M. prior to the service. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Patrick's name can be directed to: Columbia Education Foundation, P.O. Box 548, Columbia, PA 17512-0548 or Columbia Public Library, 24 S. 6th Street, Columbia, PA 17512. Arrangements by the CLYDE W. KRAFT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Columbia/Landisville. www.clydekraft.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 12, 2023.

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R. Hawkins

July 17, 2025

To the family, I´m so sorry to hear of the passing of Patrick, haven´t spoken to him in a couple of years referred a friend of mine to when she said that he hadn´t returned her call prompted me to call the office. When I read the news my heart broke...he represented me a couple times and checked on me every so often just to say hello. May god bless and keep your family.

Russell E Landau

April 16, 2024

My prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Patrick.
His memory and spirit will always be with you.

Nicole Crowley

March 24, 2024

Mr. I will miss you so much you weren´t just my WC attorney you were my family and you treated me as such may you RIP in Gods arms.

Susan Mano

March 12, 2024

I loved working with him at Steiner Segal & Muller before he became a partner. I loved our trips to the casino in Atlantic City at 3 p.m. on Thursdays. I loved meeting your parents. I loved going to dinner after work since we lived not far from each other. I loved his smile. My mom got to meet his parents sitting on the front porch of his Columbia home. We were sightseeing and decided to stop by. He gave us a tour of the home. Mom and I were recently having dinner at Minella's and who was eating dinner but Patrick. We talked about old times and new times and his cancer diagnosis. I am a non-hodgkin's lymphoma survivor so I know what he was going through. We kept in touch with holiday cards and birthday cards. He will be forever be in my heart. The good ones go so early. I know you will be up there helping people. Love your friend always, Susan

Susan J Mano

March 12, 2024

I was Patrick's legal secretary for three years when I worked for Steiner Segal & Muller before he became a partner. I met his parents at Ocean City, NJ where we walked the boards and played miniature golf. Patrick would take me to Caesar's Atlantic City on Thursdays in the afternoon skipping out work pretty much monthly. My mom met his parents sitting on the front porch of their Columbia home. We would go to dinner after work once a month. My mom and I were at Minella's Diner last fall for dinner and who did we see eating dinner but Patrick. We talked about old times and his cancer diagnosis and upcoming chemo treatment. I am a non-hodgkins lymphoma survivor so I know what he would have gone through. We corresponded with holiday and birthday cards. Patrick you will be forever in my heart. I know you are helping people in heaven. Love your friend, Susan

Jessica Jones Mahlow

November 20, 2023

Ohh where do I start. You are such an amazing Man. Always a smile n always a helping hand. You surely left your mark on my life. My friend your battle is over. GO REST IN ETERNAL LOVE N PEACE IN THE ARMS OF OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST I will miss you my Friend.
Sincerely appreciate You, Jessica Jones Mahlow

Jeanine Schweitzer

November 20, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to the entire family and work family. He was an exceptional man and I will miss terribly.

Andrew E. Greenberg

November 20, 2023

I am so saddened to hear of Patrick´s passing.. He was as fine a man as I have ever met.

He was a brilliant attorney.

And, he cared about people.

He was honest, decent and hardworking.

I will miss this very special human being.

Pat Cooper

November 17, 2023

My dear friend Patrick Donan was a man of great faith, honesty, and generosity. He had a beautiful smile that he gave to everyone. Anyone he met would be drawn towards him. He was my constant champion and friend since he worked with me 33 years ago. Patrick loved his family and extended family and his friends so much. God bless you Patrick until we meet again. All my love Pat.
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beautiful smile that he gave to everyone

Tracy May

November 16, 2023

I haven't seen you in a long time but you were always a kind and sweet guy. RIP

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Love Monique and Scott & TNT

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Sheila Hewitt

November 14, 2023

I will always remember Patrick for his unfailing good humor and kindness even towards his courtroom adversaries. We shared a distaste for typing and I will never forget Patrick revealing that he drafted all of his briefs in longhand while he was driving to and from court, a habit that I consistently tried to discourage. He took it in his stride and seemed to enjoy his work and his life. May God rest his soul.
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