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age 92 of Dayton, passed away Friday April 12, 2024. Don was born on January 21, 1932 in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas "Ted" and Elizabeth "Bess" Donoher. He was preceded in death by his wife Sonia, son Gary, son-in-law Jim Hansen, sister Jeanne Stiff, brothers Fr.'s Ned Tom and Paul, brother-in-law John Stiff, sister-in-law Gloria, and his niece Mary Ludwikowski. He is survived by his children Paul (Michele) of Kettering, Maureen Hansen of Dayton, and Brian (Joni) of Kettering; grandchildren Kevin (Sarah), Shannon, Meghan, Kerry and Mackenzie; great-grandsons Michael and Kaiden; and nephews and nieces Tom and Jim Stiff (Monica), Catherine Bush (Alan), Bob Ludwikowski, Jane Sonstroem (Jed), Carol Stiff (Marita) and their families. Don graduated from Toledo Central Catholic High School in 1950 and the University of Dayton in 1954. He entered into the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony with Sonia on September 25, 1954 at St. Agnes Church in Toledo, Ohio, officiated by his brother Fr. Ned Donoher. Following their wedding Don and Sonia were stationed in Germany to fulfill his ROTC obligation as an officer in the United States Army. After discharge Don worked in a number of sales jobs and as a teacher at Chaminade High School, until he found his career occupation at the University of Dayton. At UD Don served in a number of capacities, most notably in relief of his former coach and mentor Tom Blackburn as head men's basketball coach from 1964-1989. Friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 AM Friday April 26, 2024 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 4500 Ackerman Blvd., Kettering, Ohio 45429, with a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:30 AM Friday April 26, 2024 at St. Charles immediately following the visitation. Don will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Drive, Dayton, Ohio 45409 directly after Mass. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Carlyle House Employee Fund, 3490 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Condolences may be expressed at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.
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Malcolm w. MacLeod
May 2, 2024
"Class never goes out of style"...and Don "Mick" Donoher was the epitome of class. I was fortunate to know Don for 67 years. May God bless Don and his family.
Brenda Reagan Bertsch
April 26, 2024
Paul, Brian, & Maureen
Debbie & I are so sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of our childhood with you all. Our parents spoke of Sonia and Don often. I wish I could be there today and give you hugs. Take care
Love you all,
Brenda (Reagan) Bertsch and Debbie (Reagan) Crabtree
Jimmie Moore
April 22, 2024
I watched his Basketball games on TV that he coached at UD I admired him from afar. Two of my coaches Von Taylor and Chuck Grisby played ball with him at UD, and they used his same coaching style. I got meet him at the Stivers baseball hall of fame induction in 2019. It was such an honor to meet and shake his hand. I have a picture of us hanging in my office. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Donoher. Jimmie Moore
Tina and Alex Fote
April 22, 2024
We (the Fote family) were neighbors of Don and Sonia for many years. It was and no doubt still is a quiet and beautiful neighborhood. I always felt we had a personality, a "star" in our midst. A lovely couple the Donaher´s were. Our deepest sympathy to all the family. May his memory be eternal.....
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