Donald P. Ungar 1946-2025
BOARDMAN — Donald “Pat” Ungar, 79, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, with his wife at his side.
Donald was born Aug. 19, 1946, in Cleveland, the son of the late Alfred Paul and Dorothy M. McDonald.
After graduating from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1964, Pat enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he obtained the rank of first sergeant and was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and various other honors.
Pat started his lifelong career in law enforcement working at the Port Royal Police Department in Beaufort, South Carolina, then moved to Youngstown, where he worked for the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department as the director of security for Youngstown City Hall and Vector Security.
He was a member, lector and volunteer in the soup kitchen at St. Dominic Church.
Pat enjoyed going to the shooting range, flying model airplanes, traveling with his wife, having family over for the holidays, going out to breakfast and dinners with friends, playing dominoes on Friday nights and riding “Papa Smurf,” his coveted motorcycle, with the Retread Cycle Motorcycle Club.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Ivana Luka-Ungar, whom he married July 7, 2007; stepdaughters, Ashley (Matt) Lister of Asheville, North Carolina, Heather (Jim) Adams of Brandon, Mississippi, and Lori Luka-Wyrwas (Tony Wyrwas) of Avon; stepson, Christopher (Jessica) Luka of Reston, Virginia; grandchildren, Brady Watson, Easton, Ruthie and Ruby Adams; and special friends, Mickey and Kevin.
Pat was preceded in death by his brother, John Roy Ungar; granddaughter, Emma Grace Watson; and special friends, Louie Amicarelli, and Phil and Bev Goings.
Family and friends may call 9 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Frassati Davis, O.P.
Military honors and private burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
Material tributes can be made in Pat’s memory to St. Dominic Church, 77 E. Lucius Ave., Youngstown, OH 44507; or to Hospice House Compassus, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514.
His family wishes to thank Nurse Tonya and Pastor Carson of Hospice House and the Veterans Outreach for their support and compassion during a difficult time.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the family.
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