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Arthur Donahue Obituary

Arthur J. Donahue, III, age 55 of Erie, died at UPMC Hamot on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He was born in Erie on March 26, 1957, a son of the late Arthur J. Donahue, Jr. and Diane DeCarolis Donahue. Arthur attended Strong Vincent High School, and worked for the Erie School District as their school mail man. He was an avid Browns fan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rita, brothers Gary and Michael, and a nephew Ryan Donahue. Survivors include his wife Debbie (Zaunegger) Donahue; a daughter Jaimi Healey and her husband Mike; two grandchildren, Alexis and Jonathan; three brothers, Patrick Donahue and his wife Dorothy, Mark Donahue and Robert Donahue, all of Erie. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Friends may call at the Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10th Street on Sunday from 1 to 3 and 5 until the time of service at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of NW Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 3930, Erie, PA 16508, and Because You Care, P.O. Box 54, McKean, PA 16426. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.

Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 5, 2013.
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5 years. It has been 5 long years. It still hurts today like it did 5 years ago. I miss you and love you more than anything Dad.

JBird

Jaimi Healey

January 3, 2018

I can't believe it's been a year since you have been gone.. There is not a day that goes by that I do not think of you and miss you so much! I love you to the moon and back! Miss you so much! Love with all my heart! Jaimi

January 3, 2014

debbie donahue

January 3, 2014

Seems just like yesterday I talked to u.I miss u everyday Art. Love u

Rob

January 3, 2014

Christmas Eve was a success... You would have enjoyed it.. So many new little ones running around.. You would have loved it! I miss you everyday love you more than anything. Love JBird...

December 26, 2013

Love Always,Debbie

December 25, 2013

Almost Christmas time daddy... Don't know if I can do this... But in your honor this year I will dine and dash at uncle pats just like you did every year! :) love and miss you!!!

December 9, 2013

just saw this through a good friend.im so sorry Debbie for your loss.he was a kind& fun person.so glad you had all those years of memories together.my prayers are with you all at this time& through out the years as well

Karyn Loomis Weidner

September 25, 2013

Thinking about u always!!! Love u daddy!

April 17, 2013

To Art's family, it is with a heavy heart that just last night I found out this sad news from another school district employee. I don't know how I could've missed this--would like to have paid my respects in person. I have been praying for all of you and can't even imagine what you've been going through. He was just the best! He always had something to say, along with that beautiful smile, to make my morning at school better. He loved to share his vacation stories with me. He even introduced me to his travel agent who I used often. Even though I'm retired, it's hard to think that I won't run into Art somewhere again. A good man is now among the best of God's family. I hope you can find peace in all the happy memories that will always bond you with Art. God Bless You. Darleen (Dee) Wilkinson

January 20, 2013

To the Donahue family sorry to hear about Art I rememember all the good times we had in the old neighborhood. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Dan Biletnikoff

January 11, 2013

Uncle Art, Thank you for always making us smile. You will be so sadly missed by your family and so many friends that I had the pleasure to meet. So many people loved you dearly. Now you are making all the other angels laugh. Tell them hello, Love you

Tricia

January 8, 2013

I think we all feel that this is a Guest Book entry that we never wanted to make. There are no "right words" when saying good-bye to a friend because there are so many. I can honestly say I cannot remember EVER seeing Art angry...and that's throughout a lot of years at the Erie City School District, the Greengarden Tavern, the Sports Page, or whatever place we all chose for a little bit of cheer.

My sincere sympathies to Art's family and to all who called him a friend. He is, and always will be, considered one of those guys that had social affection for anyone he met. His smile. His kind eyes. His hugs. I haven't seen him in about a year or so, but I will ALWAYS remember him as being one who also called me a friend.

I hope your path to Heaven has Fair Winds and Following Seas...

(I'll bet Tim wasn't too happy to see you, but then again...I'll bet he was the first to give you a hug.)

Love always...until we meet again. Save me a spot, will ya? I hope Heaven allows for double-parking... :)

Connie Rupp

January 8, 2013

Debbie I am so sorry for your loss.

Barbara{Osterberg} Woodward

January 7, 2013

We have such fond memories of each day that Art came into Roosevelt - his warm smile and big heart. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Fabienne Mir

January 7, 2013

Debbie and family, lee and I are very saddened to hear of art passing away. We have known him for a couple of years while he was working with our dogs. He became a good friend of ours and will be missed.

Erica Drake

January 7, 2013

Our deepest sympathy are with Art's family The Harding cafeteria staff

January 7, 2013

Uncle Art....Thank You for showing me how to laugh and find the humor in any situation. You will never be forgotten

Paul Donahue

January 7, 2013

Pat and Dottie

January 7, 2013

Debbie and Art's family, I was very shocked and saddened to read about Art's passing. I knew him from Nautilus and we talked and joked frequently. He was a great guy and loved talking about his granddaughter. Rest in peace, Art.

Stephanie Kotoski

January 6, 2013

RIP ART

DS

January 6, 2013

Mr & Mrs Thomas Bryan Sr

January 6, 2013

Dear Debbie and Family, I am so sorry for you loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. From your friend Stephanie.

Stephanie (DeDionisio) Gruda

January 6, 2013

To all of Art's Family

I remember Art as "Robbie's" big brother in High School. We were all kids growing up in the same neighhood. I hope your family is comforted by knowing that although many years have passed since Strong Vincent days, there are many who remember him and will keep him and your family in our prayers.

Julie Buchanan-LaFontaine

January 6, 2013

The Donahue Family...our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved Art.

~ Charles & Susan

January 6, 2013

Deb & all of the Donahue family.
Shocked & saddened & difficult to put into words our feeling at this time.
Accept our sincere condolences & deepest sympathy as we share in your loss.
In His Peace
Trudy & Dave
Cape Coral, FL

January 6, 2013

I will miss you forever Uncle Art,love Morgan ..... I will always love you !!!!

Morgan Zaunegger

January 6, 2013

Dear Debbie, MaryAnn, Bill and Morgan, and The Donahue Family so sorry to hear about the passing of Art. He will be sadly missed. We will all miss you greatly especially my little Morgan,RIP Art.

Mary & Mike Budzynski

January 6, 2013

snert and zilla. forever..................

January 6, 2013

Pat and Dotti, Very sorry to read about Art, who was a great guy. He loved playing with my dogs when he delivered school district mail. Take care.

Bill Schenley

January 6, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Donahue family on the passing of a Father, Husband, Brother and Friend. I personally am going to miss him and will always remember his true friendship. I pray that you find peace, and may God bless and be with you. (Fellow "76 Grad)

Darrell Horton

January 5, 2013

To Art's Family,
My deepest sympathy! Art will always be remembered for that bright smile and sense of humor! He will truly be missed. RIP my dear friend!

Denise Hulick

January 5, 2013

Jaimi, I am so sorry for the loss of your father.

Deb Mando Rausch

January 5, 2013

You couldn't have asked for a nicer guy that would go out of his way for other. Art, you will be missed. The Schambers

January 5, 2013

Pat & Dotti so sorry for yr loss prayers to you and yr family!

Sienicki family

January 5, 2013

Debby, sorry to hear about Art, him and i had some very great times at the school district bus garage,he always gave me great advice on my job there. rip my good friend

john miles

January 5, 2013

I LOVE YOU DADDY.

love your princess :)

January 5, 2013

We were very sorry to here about Arthur's passing. Our family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this diffucult time. You have a special angel watching over you.
Blessings and Love,
Ed Dunkle and Jessica Smith

January 5, 2013

Our deepest sympathies.

Roger and Kris (Lombardo) Copeland

January 5, 2013

Pat,Dotty
Sorry to here about Art.. Deepest Sympathy.... Remember all the good times you had with him.. Larry Owens

January 5, 2013

Love you all.

Lorraina and Art Covel

January 5, 2013

My Deepest sympathy's to the family and friends of Art. He was a great person and had a big influence on me in my days at the School District. You will be missed by all.
Craig

Craig Andrzejewski

January 5, 2013

Debbie and Family,Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all.Art was one of the good guys always had a smile and a kind word even if it was just to say hello. He will not be forgotten and will certainly be missed.
God Bless
Ray & Carrie Zemcik

January 5, 2013

God bless.

S. N.

January 5, 2013

Deb and family,
Words cannot express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I am proud to say that Art was my friend and I loved him. He was a great man and he will be sorely missed by everyone that knew him.

David Longley

January 5, 2013

Art lit up the room. He will be missed at the Erie School District. RIP Art

Barb Triana
Human Resources
Erie School District

January 5, 2013

Debbie, Rob, Jaimi, Pat and Family,
My prayers and thoughts go out to you on your lost. Art was like a brother to me, at work and my usual visits to the Green Garden Tavern. He had a Heart of Gold and concern for his family and friends. I'll never forget his wit and antics, the Cleveland Indians and Browns road trips. All the Garden Parties..........Esp my season ticket seat next to him every Sunday for our Browns games, next season that seat will not to open for I will be in for him. I love you Art I'll Miss You but I know you'll always be looking out for us all...........
Love,
Tommy Brown

thomas brown

January 5, 2013

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,ART WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. YOUR FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD BLESS YOU. RON&DIANE MAY

January 5, 2013

My deepest sympathy to Art's family. Art always brought a smile to everyone's face at work, and he had a laugh that was infectious. May your memories bring you comfort.

Andrea Valerio

January 5, 2013

Art was always so friendly and helpful when I was involved in the Erie School District PTAs. He'll be missed.

Linda Turner

January 5, 2013

Thelma Crocoll

January 5, 2013

I will miss you Art.....seeing you every morning!!!

Thelma crocoll

January 5, 2013

Dear Debbie & Family,My deepest sympathy on the passing of Art,HE was A Good friend/co-worker,will miss him dearly. david clement

David Clement

January 5, 2013

To all of Art's family,
If anyone could make you smile it was Art! Every day I would ask "Artur...any mail for me"... he would just give you a big smile and say yes! I am gonna miss you Art! RIP

Carol Niedzwiecki

January 5, 2013

Dear Debbie & Family,
We are deeply saddened by Art's passing. Art was full of life and will be greatly missed. No words can express how you feel but please find some comfort in knowing that you are in our thoughts. Call us if you need or want to talk.
Love Deb & Jim Light

January 5, 2013

mary Irwin/Shaffer

January 5, 2013

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