Donald A. Bryson Sr. 1934-2022

Mr. Bryson was born in Struthers, Oct. 15, 1934, the son of Lloyd and Catherine Stiles Bryson.

Don spent several years of his childhood in the Oak Ridge, Tenn. area, which he loved and returned to often later in life. He attended Youngstown College and was an avid Youngstown State University and Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Don was the advertising director for several companies, including Fisher-Fazio in Cleveland, Golden Dawn Foods in Sharon, Pa., and most recently retired from Gasser Chair Company in Liberty Township.

After retiring, Don and his wife Marianne loved to spend their winters in Florida.

Don was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War as an instructor in the wheeled-vehicle school at Fort Knox, Ky. He was also a Mason and member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Proud of his Scotch-Irish heritage, he was a great storyteller, to those who would listen. His love of old cars, especially 1940 Ford Coupes, lasted a lifetime. He was working on restoring his latest ’40 Ford well into his 80s, but sadly had to sell it due to his illness.

In addition to his wife of 65 years, Marianne Toth Bryson, he is survived by his sons, Donald Jr (Marisa) of Hillsborough, N.C. and Douglas (Ashly) of Laurens, S.C.; a brother, James (Joann) of New Middletown; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his parents; his son, David; a granddaughter, Chloe; sister, Kathryn Cooper; and brothers, Kendall and Gerald.

A special thanks to his “Ohio family,” Bill and Cheryl Biviano, for their dedicated care over the years, and to his “little Gina,” who brought him so much love and joy.

Mr. Bryson did not wish to have a service at this time, but requested memorials be made to Beatitude House, 238 Tod Lane Youngstown, OH 44504.

Condolences can be made at www.thekennedymortuary.com.

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