Donald J. Rabosky 1949-2026

Don, more commonly known as “Roe” by his friends, was born on Feb. 7, 1949, in Alameda, California, the son of Athur and Mary Agnes Hassey Rabosky.

He and his family came to the area when “Roe” was a child, and he was a graduate of Struthers High School, Class of 1967.

Don was an ironworker with Ironworkers Local 207.

He was of the Catholic faith and had attended St. Nicholas Church in Struthers, and more recently, was attending Holy Family Church.

Don was an avid trap shooter and was a member of the Mahoning Sportsmen’s Club.

He leaves his sister, “Shirl” (Shirley) Smith and her husband, Robert Sr. of Poland; one aunt, Eleanor Bernard of Boardman; as well as several nieces and nephews whom he adored, Robert Smith Jr. and his wife Jeannie and their daughter, Lyndsey Smithof New Middletown; Shelly Stephens and her husband John and their daughter, Kalli of Akron; Rick Smith of Poland; and Randy Smith and his family of New Middletown.

Besides his parents, Don was preceded in death by an infant brother, Paul Rabosky.

Following Donald’s wishes, there are no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers. Visitors may join the family in prayers at Mass, followed by a luncheon in the basement fellowship hall at the church.

“Don, you have been a good brother and brother-in-law to us. Rest now.” Your sister, Shirley.

Professional arrangements were entrusted to Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel. Family and friends may view obituaries and send condolences at www.higgins-reardon.com.

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