Martin Donelon's Obituary
MARTIN ELMER "BUD" DONELON, 87, of Valley View, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Shaposka) for 63 years.
Dear father of Gail Artman (Jim, deceased), the late Gregg M., Kathy, and Kelly (Greg).
Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Kathryn Donelon, sister Rita Pongonis (Raymond), brother Harold (Betty, deceased). Loving brother of Donald (JoAnn), and Laureen Pilny (Frank, deceased).
Uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Martin honorably served in the United States Navy for six years and was retired from Ohio Bell after 42 years of service. He was an extraordinary handyman and loved hiking, boating, golf, sports of all kinds, as well as country and classical music. He was an avid patron of the live theater with his beloved wife Margie.
Private services will be held to honor Martin at the Ohio Western National Cemetery in Seville, OH.
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