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Ronald Donohue Obituary

RONALD WILBUR DONOHUE, 84, of Delta, PA, died in his home on Monday, December 27, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Rebecca (Butler) Brown-Donohue with whom he celebrated their silver anniversary on November 1, 2021. Born on February 20, 1937 in Washington, D.C., he was the only child of the late Wilbur Washym Donohue and Margaret Ardelle (Lavender) Donohue. Ronnie was a member of the Woodbine Believers Assembly in Airville, PA. He was a talented artist and designer who created paintings, leather work, muzzleloaders, knives and taxidermy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and classic cars. Ronnie owned and operated Eagle One Graphics in Lanham, MD and was recently in retirement from North Harford Collision in Whiteford, MD. Ronnie will be remembered for his faithfulness, his love for his family and friends, and for his wonderful sense of humor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by: A daughter, Amanda Tippett of Annapolis, MD A stepdaughter, Sarah (Brown) Betts of Delta, PA Four grandchildren- Taylor Russell and Jaxon Tippett Joshua Betts and Bane Spahn A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA with Pastor James Baldwin of the Woodbine Believers Assembly officiating. Contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 are appreciated in lieu of flowers. For additional information, please visit www.harkinsfuneralhome.com or call 800-550-5915

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Published by The Capital Gazette on Jan. 7, 2022.

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Hank and Elizabeth Cronin

January 11, 2022

We were so sorry to learn of Ronnie's passing.
Remembering Rebecca and family and all of Ronnie's family in our prayers. He was an incredible artist.

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