On December 23, 2011, a body identified as Donald Edward Blackburn, Sr. was discovered in York, Pennsylvania. Despite being identified, he remains an unclaimed person. The circumstances of his passing are stated to be of natural causes, occurring at York Hospital. Unfortunately, no next of kin or relatives have come forward to claim his remains, leaving them unclaimed to this day.
The case is being overseen by the York County Coroner's Office, located at 3400 Concord Road, Suite 100, P.O. Box 20790, York, Pennsylvania. The coroner's office is responsible for investigating deaths that occur under unusual or unattended circumstances, as well as those where the deceased is unclaimed. They are seeking any possible relatives or acquaintances who could assist in claiming Donald Blackburn Sr.'s remains to provide him a proper final resting place.
For any individuals who might have known Donald Blackburn Sr., or who have information that could assist in identifying potential relatives, the York County Coroner’s Office has made contact details available to the public. Those with pertinent information are encouraged to reach out via their contact number at 717-840-7617. Additional information about the agency can be found on their official website at https://yorkcountypa.gov/380/Coroner. The agency is actively looking for leads to close this case with the dignity and respect that every individual deserves.
Date Found: 12/23/2011
