Donald E. “Don” Sprouse

Donald E. “Don” Sprouse

Donald E. “Don” Sprouse, 63, of Chicora, Concord Township, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, August 12, 2026, in the comfort of his home while in the company of his loving wife.

Donald was born in Pittsburgh on November 3, 1962. He was the son of the late Fred D. and Margaret Holliday Sprouse.

Don was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1981 graduate of Riverview High School and graduated from Point Park University with a bachelor’s degree in business management. For many years, Don was employed as a project manager in the gas and oil industry. Following his early retirement, Don was self-employed as a contractor and builder, and was well respected and highly trusted among his many clients. Because of his business, Don had a mutually devoted personal and business relationship with the Amish Community in Smicksburg. He enjoyed shooting skeet with his son, riding his Harley, camping, and was a World War II history buff. He enjoyed working around his home and property always keeping it in immaculate condition. Don was always ready, willing, and able to help others who would call upon him for help and advice. He looked forward to breakfast with friends at Barnhart’s and most especially family gatherings. Don enjoyed traveling and always cherished the memories of his trip to Europe with his son on the Band of Brother’s Tour. He loved his pets and enjoyed the company of his most recent dog “Claire”.

Don is survived by his wife, Triscia (Courson) Bartley – Sprouse, whom he married in Foxburg, on October 19, 2024. Also surviving are two sons: Travis A. Sprouse and his wife, Jennifer of Reading and Jared J. Sprouse and his girlfriend, Lindsey Policz of New Kensington; two grandchildren: Mila and Eli Sprouse; his step children: Justin Bartley and his wife, Lauren of Parker, Shayla Schuler and her husband, Mark of Fenelton, Michael Tapling and his wife, Jessica of North Carolina, and Sarah VanDerpol and her husband, Mitchell of Virginia; his step grandchildren: Joe, Adam, and Beckett Bartley, Mia and Maren Schuler, Ophelia and Elliott VanDerpol, and Magnolia and Charleston Tapling; his siblings: Fred D. Sprouse and his wife, Jeanne, Sandra Sprouse Romitz and her husband, Richard all of Allison Park, and Francis “Mick” Sprouse of North Apollo; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Tom Courson of St. Petersburg, Tim and Gaylene Courson of Kossuth, Tammy and John Tasker of Clintonville, Troy and Mary Courson, Terry Courson, and Todd and Brenda Courson, all of Parker; a special aunt and uncle: Eddie and Shirley Sprouse of New Kensington, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Don is also survived by his best friends Roger “Vern” and Katrina Moore and Michael and Leslie Berger.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel L. Sprouse.

Friends will be received at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Rd., Chicora, from Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026. A funeral service will follow from the funeral home at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Ken Hughes, a retired United Methodist Pastor, officiating.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Sprouse’s name may be made to the ALS Association www.als.org. To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.