Donald S. O'Connor's Obituary
Donald S. O Connor, 88, of Alliance, died on Saturday, October 1, 2011, at 11:30 p.m. at his home. He was born on October 19, 1922 in Stewartsville, Ohio, raised in Canton, and lived in Alliance most of his life. He retired from Morgan Engineering, where he was employed as a template maker. He was employed at Bel-Air Nursing Home and Sun Valley Nursing Home. Mr. O Connor was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In his past-time, he enjoyed carpentry, was also a Scout Master for several years and especially enjoyed Indian Lore and History. He is survived by his children and their spouses, Thomas (Betty J.) O Connor of Alliance, Michael (Michele) O Connor of Mineral City, OH, and Cathy (Edward) Gallatin of Akron; ten grandchildren; and nineteen great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; a brother, Daryl (Marilyn) O Connor of N. Canton; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife of 62 years, Flora Jane (Reed) O Connor on April 26, 2005, whom he married on December 19, 1942; a son, Kenneth O Connor; his parents, Thomas and Ethel (Helms) O Connor; four sisters; and a brother. The family will receive friends at Sharer-Stirling-Skivolocke Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Fr. Matthew M. Mankowski, as celebrant. Entombment will follow at Highland Memorial Park.
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