Donald A. Beaver

CUBA — Donald A. Beaver, 80, of 3894 Haskell Road, Cuba, passed away Thursday (Jan. 22, 2026) at Olean General Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born July 16, 1945, in Olean, he was a son of Harry F. and Alberta Cousins Beaver. On June 18, 1983, in West Clarksville, he married the former Linda J. Schneider, who predeceased him Feb. 11, 2014.

Don worked for Clark Brothers and LC Whitford as a heavy equipment mechanic. Later in life he sold organic products to help local farmers.

He was a member of the Cuba Friendship Masonic Lodge 306 and the McKee Tri-Star 242 Order of the Eastern Star. In each organization he held many of the positions throughout the years.

Volunteering was important to him and for 25 years he volunteered at the annual Bath VA July Fourth picnic and at the Boy Scouts of America’s February breakfast during ice camp.

He enjoyed metal fabrication, gun smithing, bench rest shooting, nature and family.

He is survived by his children, Dennis (Natalia) Rasmusson of Georgia, Michael (Edana) Pfouts of South Carolina and Amy (Tim) Mattison of Cuba; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three brothers, Harry (Gretchen) Beaver of Kendall, Bill (Nancy) Beaver and Paul Beaver, both of Cuba; a sister, Margie (George) Rought of Olean; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Beaver of Olean; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Jeffrey S. “Beav” Beaver; and two brothers, Charles and Robert Beaver.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb., 7, 2026, at the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., 9 Bull St., Cuba. At 1 p.m. members of the Cuba Friendship Masonic Lodge 306 and McKee Tri-Star 242 Order of the Easter Star will conduct funeral services.