Donald R. McDonough Sr. 1943-2025

He was born Oct. 9, 1943, in Youngstown, son of the late Thomas and Evelyn Ferdeski McDonough, and was a lifelong area resident.

Donald graduated from Wilson High School in 1961 and, soon after, started working for Republic LTV Steel. He was a member of Union Local 1331 and retired after 26 years.

He also worked for over 15 years at Giant Eagle.

He married the love of his life, Joyce Ann Waggaman, on Dec. 13, 1965, in Cumberland, Maryland; sadly, she passed away in February 2021.

Donald was a member of St. Luke Church for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and crafts, was a Cleveland Indians fan, and liked bowling and billiards.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Donald R. (Linda) McDonough Jr. of Struthers and Michael T. (Monica) McDonough of Columbiana.

Donald also leaves his grandchildren, Jennifer McDonough, Dawn (Jon) Rhoads, Michael McDonough and Marisa McDonough; and great-grandchildren, Ethan, Emma and Everett Rhoads, and Grace McDonough.

Family and friends may gather 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, for a funeral service at the Fox Funeral Home, followed by interment in Calvary Cemetery, where Donald will be laid to rest next to his wife.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and send condolences to the McDonough family.

(special notice)