Donald E. "Don" Wishing, 83 of Shenandoah Heights passed away peacefully on Sunday evening. Born in Mahanoy City on August 27, 1936 he was the son of the late Edward and Theresa (Besitka) Wishing. He was a graduate of the former McAdoo High School. Mr. Wishing served his country in the Pennsylvania National Guard and the Regular Army when he was called to active duty for the Berlin Crisis in 1961. Don was a produce manager and clerk for various grocery stores, first for Genetti's Supermarkets in Hazleton and later in Shenandoah and its successors, Victory, ACME and BI-LO Markets. On January 26, 1963 in Saint Casimir's Church, Shenandoah he married the former Joann B. Ptaszkowski Paskey. Don was a member of Divine Mercy Parish, Shenandoah formerly Saint Casimir's Church and Saint George's Church. He was a life member of the Shenandoah Heights Fire Company and the UFCW Union. He was a member of the former Shenandoah Amvets Post and was a former member of the Shenandoah and Frackville Elks. Don was a fan of all Philadelphia Sports teams especially basketball and football. He enjoyed the many trips he took to the casinos. Surviving in addition to his wife of 57 years, Joann B. Wishing are cousins and many friends. Private services and interment with military honors will be held in Saint Casimir's Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Walukiewicz-Oravitz Fell Funeral Home, 132 South Jardin Street, Shenandoah is in charge of the arrangements.