Obituary for Samuel E. Donohoe Jr.
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Samuel E Donohoe Jr, 78, of McMurray, Pa and formerly of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 28 at Baptist Homes following a lengthy journey with Alzheimers.
He was born on August 10,1942, the eldest son of Samuel and Stella (Dillon) Donohoe in Alliance and relocated with his wife, Janis to McMurray in 2014.
Sam graduated from Alliance High School in 1960 and The University of Akron in 1975 with a degree in Industrial Management. He specialized in labor relations for two of Alliance’s largest employers, spending 20 years at each. First, at American Steel Foundries, where he served as Director of Human Resources, and then at the Alliance Community Hospital in the same capacity as well as serving as a member of the executive management team.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janis (Shade) Donohoe, sons Michael (Emma) Snider of Danville, Calif, Matthew (Carolyn) Donohoe of Las Vegas, Nev, daughter Rebecca (Ronn) Manhollan of Venetia, Pa, and 4 grandchildren, Justin, Nicholas, and Stella Manhollan and Gabriel Snider. Additionally, he is survived by his brother, Gregory (Sue) of Alliance, Ohio and 10 nieces and nephews and a loving church family at Peters Creek Baptist Church.
Unselfishly, Sam dedicated his entire adult life to public service and spent decades donating his time, energy, and enthusiasm to make his community a better place to live. He was recipient of The Distinguished Service Award “Citizen of the Year” from the Alliance Lions Club, The President’s Award from The United Way, The Spirit of Enterprise award from the Chamber of Commerce and The Distinguished Citizens Award from The Alliance Jaycees. He received notable wards from the Canton Foundrymen’s Assoc, The Stark- Carroll Nursing Assoc., Kent State Board of Supervisors, and served on a multitude of additional church and community boards and committees.
He served the American Red Cross in various leadership and disaster preparedness capacities for over 30 years, was a member of the Ohio National Guard for 7 years, and participated as little league coach for many of his children sports teams. He was a life time member of the Dr. Roach Outdoor League, the Elks Lodge, and The First Baptist Church of Alliance, where he served in various leadership roles.
At Christmas time he was a familiar face ringing the Salvation Army Bells around town for 25 years, and for 19 of those years on Christmas mornings after playing Santa to his own children, he would depart to play the roll for hospitalized children at the Alliance Community Hospital.
Upon arriving in Pa, and living with Alzheimer's he was warmly welcomed as a member of Peters Creek Baptist Church where members cared for him through one on one meals and welcoming him with various jobs as a member of The God Squad.
His hobbies included boating, golf, gardening, sports, and music. He especially enjoyed his yearly trips to Myrtle Beach with friends and family.
Sam’s final gift to others was his brain donation to the Alzheimer's Research Center in Pittsburgh.
Due to COVID restrictions, his services and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations and gifts can be made on his behalf to Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA or the Baptist Homes Society.
Samuel E Donohoe Jr, 78, of McMurray, Pa and formerly of Alliance, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 28 at Baptist Homes following a lengthy journey with Alzheimers.
He was born on August 10,1942, the eldest son of Samuel and Stella (Dillon) Donohoe in Alliance and relocated with his wife, Janis to McMurray in 2014.
Sam graduated from Alliance High School in 1960 and The University of Akron in 1975 with a degree in Industrial Management. He specialized in labor relations for two of Alliance’s largest employers, spending 20 years at each. First, at American Steel Foundries, where he served as Director of Human Resources, and then at the Alliance Community Hospital in the same capacity as well as serving as a member of the executive management team.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janis (Shade) Donohoe, sons Michael (Emma) Snider of Danville, Calif, Matthew (Carolyn) Donohoe of Las Vegas, Nev, daughter Rebecca (Ronn) Manhollan of Venetia, Pa, and 4 grandchildren, Justin, Nicholas, and Stella Manhollan and Gabriel Snider. Additionally, he is survived by his brother, Gregory (Sue) of Alliance, Ohio and 10 nieces and nephews and a loving church family at Peters Creek Baptist Church.
Unselfishly, Sam dedicated his entire adult life to public service and spent decades donating his time, energy, and enthusiasm to make his community a better place to live. He was recipient of The Distinguished Service Award “Citizen of the Year” from the Alliance Lions Club, The President’s Award from The United Way, The Spirit of Enterprise award from the Chamber of Commerce and The Distinguished Citizens Award from The Alliance Jaycees. He received notable wards from the Canton Foundrymen’s Assoc, The Stark- Carroll Nursing Assoc., Kent State Board of Supervisors, and served on a multitude of additional church and community boards and committees.
He served the American Red Cross in various leadership and disaster preparedness capacities for over 30 years, was a member of the Ohio National Guard for 7 years, and participated as little league coach for many of his children sports teams. He was a life time member of the Dr. Roach Outdoor League, the Elks Lodge, and The First Baptist Church of Alliance, where he served in various leadership roles.
At Christmas time he was a familiar face ringing the Salvation Army Bells around town for 25 years, and for 19 of those years on Christmas mornings after playing Santa to his own children, he would depart to play the roll for hospitalized children at the Alliance Community Hospital.
Upon arriving in Pa, and living with Alzheimer's he was warmly welcomed as a member of Peters Creek Baptist Church where members cared for him through one on one meals and welcoming him with various jobs as a member of The God Squad.
His hobbies included boating, golf, gardening, sports, and music. He especially enjoyed his yearly trips to Myrtle Beach with friends and family.
Sam’s final gift to others was his brain donation to the Alzheimer's Research Center in Pittsburgh.
Due to COVID restrictions, his services and celebration of life will be held at a later date. Donations and gifts can be made on his behalf to Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA or the Baptist Homes Society.