Donald Bloom of Lehighton is celebrating his 85th birthday. He was born Feb. 16, 1930. He is the son of the late George and Mabel Bloom.

He is married to Perma Evert Bloom. They will celebrate their 65th anniversary this year. He has two daughters: Cindy Tobias of Jim Thorpe and Sandra Koch of PalmertonHe has six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.Donald celebrated his special day with his family.