Photo courtesy of Wilson Funeral Home - Heslop Chapel - Martins Ferry
Oct 5, 1934 - Feb 23, 2015
Best teacher ever. I loved Mr Gregory sooo much. He was the best. Miss him.
Mia mahaffee Amy mchenry
October 21, 2017 | Shadyside, OH | Student
Mr. Gregory was a such a wonderful and respected teacher. Condolences to the family.
Cindi Ellis
April 19, 2015 | Bellaire, OH
Mr Gregory was without a doubt the best teacher I ever had at any level.He was also a very special person and friend.He once took a bunch of us to a Michigan State football game just because he wanted to. The most memorable thing he did for me was when I was 16. I was in the hospital for some "behavioral" problems;he got permission to take me to a concert at Heinz Hall in Pittsburgh....that did more for me than any doctor'and I remember this kindness to this day. Over the past few years he...
Jim Day
March 19, 2015 | Shadyside, OH
Another great,intelligent Shadyside teacher has left us. I was fortunate to have Mr. Gregory for classes twice. I too still remember things he taught us and loved his wry elegant nature. He has been and will continue to be remembered. My sincerest condolences to you, his family.
Carma Kovalo
March 02, 2015 | Columbus, OH
Very few people could have packed as much learning into a year of high school as Mr. Gregory did, let alone make it fun...and it surely was fun. I still use what he taught me almost every day. Glad I got to tell him "thank you" while he was here to hear it, wish I'd said it many more times over the years.
Becky Steadman Morgan
February 27, 2015 | Jacobsburg, OH
Please accept my condolences for you loss. Mr. Gregory was one of the nicest persons I have met and a great teacher. He knew I hated school and we had many talks about it. He was one teacher who truly cared about his students and their future success. I pray your sorrow be short and your memories be many. God bless and protect those who loved him.
Carolyn Brown
February 27, 2015 | San Antonio, TX
A man who had passion for is work, no one inspired me as much in my high school years as Mr. Gregory. Condolences to the Gregory family, thank you for what your family gave to so many lives.
Sue Garber (Duncan)
February 26, 2015 | Tucson, AZ
so sorry to hear about Don . II know he's not been well for a good while now . I met him at WVNCC. I had him for both Microbiology and Anatomy . We also house sat for him when his mother passed away . He was the very best of the best !!!Lots of great memories of him . there were 3 of us and we always had matching shirts made up for all our major test he gave . He really looked forward to seeing what they would say and have on them
My prayers and thoughts are with you all
mary maguire
February 26, 2015 | Wheeling, WV
We have fond memories of Mr. Gregory as one of our teachers at Shadyside High School. We will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. Class of '89 Sheri Wright and Eric Van Nest
Sheri Wright
February 26, 2015 | Shadyside, OH
Donald C. Gregory, 80, of Martins Ferry, OH, died Monday, February 23, 2015 at East Ohio Regional Hospital, Martins Ferry. He was born Oct. 5, 1934 in Martins Ferry a son of the late Victor and Irene (Soos) Gregory. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers; Victor and Fred Gregory. Surviving are his brother, Russell Gregory of Philadelphia, PA, his nephew, Victor Baerman of Shaker Heights, OH, his niece, Beth D'Onfro of Chagrin Falls, OH, and his caretakers, Rosalie Rigas and her son, Barry White both of Martins Ferry and Nancy Kadar of Martins Ferry. Don graduated from Martins Ferry High School in 1952, Kent State University in 1957 and received a Master's Degree from Michigan State University in 1961. He taught microbiology and physiology related classes for over 31 years at Shadyside High School, and also taught at North Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing, Ohio Valley School of Nursing and over ten years at W.V. Northern Community College, Wheeling, WV. Don also worked for many years at Wheeling Downs Race Track and Gaming Center. Don was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Ohio City Lodge #486 Free & Accepted Masons, Ohio River Valley Elks Lodge #231and M.F. Lions Club all of Martins Ferry. He was a former member of the Martins Ferry Board of Education. Family and friends will be received at Heslop Funeral Home, 415 Walnut St., Martins Ferry, OH, Thursday, 6-8 pm. Friends will also be received Friday, February 27, 2015 from 10 am until time of services at 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church, 40 N. 4th St., Martins Ferry, with Pastor Philip Van Dam officiating. Masonic Ritualistic Services will be held Thursday at 7:00 pm in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to, St. John's Lutheran Church. Condolences to the family may be made by signing the guest book below.
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