Donald Hastings 86 of Elyria passed away Sunday February 21, 2016 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon. He was born October 13 ,1929 in Batesville, Ohio and was a graduate of Batesville High School. Donald worked for Nordsons as a patent Engineer, where he had 30 patents to his name. He served his Country in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of American Legion in Amherst. Upon his retirement Donald enjoyed volunteering at Crestwood Elementery School where he tutored many students. Survivors include his wife of 14 years Eileen (nee Booth) , daughter Sharon (David) Jacobson of St. Petersburg, Florida , grandchildren Adam , Maya, and Noam Jacobson , brothers Dean (Lillian) of Elyria , Hugh (Ruth) Of Columbus , and Lonnie (Vivian) of Lancaster, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife Bonnie (nee Booth) , parents Roy and Eleanor (nee Cline) , brother Bobby. Family will receive friends 4-7PM Tuesday February 23, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57) Elyria. 440-322-4626. All services and Burial will be in Quaker City, Ohio, with military honors. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Visitation: 4-7 PM Tuesday February 23, 2016 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria