Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Donald Briner Obituary
Born June 12, 1960, he was the son of Philip M. Briner, of California, and Mary Jane Heller Lang, of Portersville.
He was a 1979 graduate of Butler High School and he was employed at Ron Joy Nursing Home in Boardman, Ohio, for 24 years. He was also employed at Masters Security Services and was a bartender as The Pastime Bar for nearly 25 years, where he made many friends.
Don is survived by two sisters, Diane R. McFeaters, of Butler, and Hope Ann (Jeff) Stoner, of Fenelton; one brother, Michael L. (Vicki) Briner, of Portersville; four nieces; four nephews; two great-nieces and two great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Edward W. Lang; two sisters, Debrah R. Briner and Terri L. Briner Gould; and one brother, David R. Briner.
BRINER - A private service for Donald James Briner, who died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, was held Feb. 4, at EDWARD J. FOX FUNERAL HOME, Boardman, Ohio.
Per his wishes, Don will be laid to rest with his family at West Sunbury Union Cemetery.
Local arrangements were entrusted to WILLIAM F. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, West Sunbury.
Online condolences available at www.williamfyoungfh.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Donald Briner
2 Entries
Holly Briceland-McClellan
February 11, 2026
Don and I sat beside each other in grades 7-12. He always had a smile on his face. He will be missed.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Karen Hillwig
February 3, 2026
My deepest sympathies to Donny family. I knew him when he lived in Butler.He was always sweet and we bonded over a shared love of Dark Shadows. We reconnected on FaceBook a few years ago. Even though he was relatively quiet on FB, I will miss seeing him.
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Make a Donation
in Donald Briner's name
Memorial Events
for Donald Briner
People and places connected with Donald
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Donald's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Donald Briner's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
