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Donald R. St. John 1941-2020

MINERAL RIDGE — Donald Robert St. John, 78, passed away Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, 2020, at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.

Don was born June 16, 1941, in Warren, a son of Robert K. and Florence V. Plummer St. John.

Don was a 1959 graduate of Bristolville High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Youngstown State University in 1967.

He served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.

He was a factory worker at Packard Electric for 34 years, retiring in 1998.

Don’s family was very important to him, especially his children and grandchildren.

He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed the outdoors. Don also enjoyed reading and was an Ohio State Buckeye fan. Don was a member of the SilverSneakers at the Wellness Center in Niles.

Don is survived by his wife of 31 years, the former Donna R. Reed, whom he married in August of 1988; his children, Rodney (Eileen) St. John of Burlington, N.C., Scott St. John of St. Petersburg, Fla., Christine (Edward) Quarrick Jr. of Vienna and April (Michael Daniel) Brady of Howland; his sister, Roberta (Brad) Teitelbaum of Palmetto, Fla.; his brother, Norman (Kathy) St. John of Fort Myers, Fla.; his grandchildren, Kyle (Erica) St. John, Aaron St. John, Brett (Kelsey) St. John, Danielle St. John, Ryan St. John, Peyton St. John, Bryce Butler and Garrett St. John; and his great-grandchildren, Kassian and Brennen St. John.

Besides his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Mogle, and by his granddaughter, Amber St. John.

Friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday and 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, prior to the 11 a.m. funeral service, at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Mineral Ridge Chapel.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneral homes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

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