Donald C. Schreffler, Sr., 77, of Mountain Lake, Liberty Twp., N.J., died Saturday, October 22, 2005 in his home.

He was an administrative clerk for the Pennsylvania Railroad, The Penn Central Railroad and Conrail in the Phillipsburg, NJ and Morrisville, Pa. offices for 34 years, retiring in 1990.

Born August 24, 1928 in Pottsville, Pa., he was a son of the late William C. and Dorothy Heebner Schreffler.

After graduating Sunbury, Pa. High School in 1947, Donald joined the Army where he was a private first class.

He was an avid bowler at Bel-Pike Lanes, Oakwood Lanes and Warren Lanes. He was on the "Phillipsburg Merchant's" team for 22 years at Warren Lanes.

He and his wife, the former Alice R. Pauls, celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on August 4th.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Gerald T. of Mercerville, NJ, Donald C., Jr. and his wife Maria of Bethlehem, Pa, James E. of Easton and Thomas S. and his wife Wanda of Allentown; a daughter, Frances A. Rank and her husband David of Northampton, Pa; 13 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A brother William J. died in 1993.

Services were held privately at the convenience of the family. The Noto-Wynkoop Funeral Home, 289 South Main St., Phillipsburg is handling the arrangements.

Those planning and expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, 99 Sparta Ave., Newton, NJ 07860.

Online condolences are welcome at www.noto-wynkoop.com.