Donald Lee "Stewy" Stewart

Donald Lee “Stewy” Stewart, 69, of Harrisburg, previously of Etters, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteopathic Hospital, Lower Paxton Twp.

A 1969 graduate of Cumberland Valley High School, he was a retired dock worker from Preston Trucking and previously worked as a Mechanic at Evans Auto Repair in Etters and Harrisburg Auto Auction. He loved fast cars, fishing, being on the river, and poker night with his buddies.

He was born April 8, 1951 in Lewistown. He was preceded in death by his father, Neil Joseph Stewart.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Ruth (Ross) Stewart of Mechanicsburg; daughter, Nikki Palakovic (Barry) of Harrisburg; sister, Nancy Eckert (Paul) of Mechanicsburg; nieces, Sheri Eckert of Mechanicsburg and Paula Richard of Carlisle; great niece, Morgan Richard of Carlisle; great nephew, Jake Richard of Dillsburg; grandson, Trey Sites of Harrisburg; and granddaughter, Brooke Palakovic of Harrisburg.

Due to the pandemic, a Celebration of Stewy’s Life will be held at a date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Vickie’s Angel Foundation, https://www.vickiesangelfoundation.org/ , 511 Bridge Street, New Cumberland, PA 17070