Donald L. Himes 1935-2020
NEW MIDDLETOWN — A memorial service will be held Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at 11 a.m. at the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown for Donald L. “Herman” Himes, 85, who went to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.
Donald was born Jan. 8, 1935, to Newton and Eva Himes. After attending North Side High School in Youngstown and serving in the Army, he married the former Mary Louise D’Amico, Jan. 26, 1963. He worked at Wean United in Youngstown and enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking and attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Newton Himes; and a great-granddaughter.
He leaves behind his wife, Mary Louise Himes; a sister, Lois Wilson; a brother, Leo (Jan) Himes; a daughter, Mariann (David) Mannion; and sons, Donald (Michele) Himes and Michael (Melissa) Himes. Also grieving his loss are his 11 grandchildren, Ashley Mannion, Lindsey (Tyler) Bickle, David Mannion, Dominic (Taylor) Mannion, Hannah Himes, Madeline Himes, Olivia Himes, Jessica Himes, Jamie Himes, Sophia Himes and Giordana Himes; and seven great-grandchildren.
Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday.
The family would like to express a profound thank you to the staff at Crandall Medical Center for all the loving care and support they have given to Donald and his family.
Condolences can be sent and this obituary may be viewed at www.ClementeFuneralHomes.com.
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