Scott J. MacDonald 1948-2024

Scott was born Dec. 5, 1948, in Cleveland, a son of the late Alexander MacDonald and Marguerite Keyes MacDonald. He was a 1967 graduate of Eastlake North High School outside of Cleveland and continued his education by earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Kent State University.

Scott was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. During his service, he earned many awards, including a National Defense Service Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with one Silver Star.

Scott was a teacher for the Youngstown City School District until his retirement and also served as past president of the Youngstown Education Association. Scott was further able to positively impact the lives of the city’s youth through his various basketball and football coaching positions. He was an avid fan of all Cleveland professional sports teams, the Youngstown State University Penguins and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Scott’s lifelong passion for golf led him to the founding of Reserve Run Golf Course, an endeavor he was most proud of. The bonds he forged on the links in Poland gave him, and those who had the pleasure of knowing him, meaning, purpose and great joy.

Scott leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, the former Natalie Toy, whom he married Sept. 19, 2008; his children, Ryan (Elizabeth) MacDonald of Alexandria, Virginia, and Katie (Michael) Elford of Canfield; his grandchildren, Christian, Ashlyn, Cadence, Grant, Caroline, Jack and Anna; his siblings, Lynne (Ray) Svoboda of Florida, Gerry (Dennis) Robinson of Florida, Anne (Jeff) Meese of Colorado, Jane MacDonald of Ohio and Michael (Leigh) MacDonald of Ohio; and his beloved canine companions, Teddy and Nora, whom he loved dearly. Scott also leaves behind many lifelong friends and family who loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Wancho.

A memorial celebration of his life will take place in the coming weeks.

Contributions may be made to The Healthy Hearts & Paws Project, 384 Collar Price Road, Brookfield Township, OH 44403; or Friends of Fido, PO Box 2963, Youngstown, OH 44511, in his memory.

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