Donora hosts annual Halloween parade
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October 31, 2025

Donora hosts annual Halloween parade

Mayor Don Pavelko, Cole Oslowski, 9, “Dr. Wilbur Wonka” (WIllie Wonka’s dentist dad) and the “tooth fairy” DeAnne Pavelko are shown at Donora’s Halloween parade last night.

Heather Hart / For the Mon Valley Independent

 

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