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Charles Donahue Obituary
WARSAW - A funeral service celebrating the life of Charles M. "Sonny" Donahue, 59, of Warsaw, will be held on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Sonny Easterday officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Fork Cemetery.
Sonny was born in Newark, Ohio on April 2, 1959 to the late Charles S. Donahue and Bonnie Jean (Ridenour) Dyar. He passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2018 at Coshocton Medical Center.
Sonny worked for Layton Excavating, Inc. for over 18 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother and step father, Bonnie and Patrick Dyar; significant other, Nancy Brown; children, Kristy (Daniel) Wilson, Charles Marvin Donahue, Jr., Hayli Brown and Rachel (Eddie) Geary; siblings, Kelvin Boyer, Walter "Oak" (Penny) Balo and Connie Balo McDaniel; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; his loving dog, J; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his father.
Friends may call at the funeral home, 179 Granville Street, Newark, on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Visit www.HoskinsonFuneral.com to share a special memory about Sonny or to sign an online guest book.
Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Sonny and the Donahue family.
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Bob an Deanna Harstine
May 23, 2018
Nancy we were so very sorry to hear of Sonny's sudden passing an wanted you to know you are in our thoughts an prayers .
Louella Siegle / Moran.
May 23, 2018
Prayers for the family.I knew Sonny since he was born. May you take comfort in the good memories you have made thur the years.
Uncle Herbie & Aunt Carolyn Bayles
May 23, 2018
Our Thoughts and Prayers to all Family and Friends. Go rest high on that mountain Sonny !!
May 22, 2018
May the God of all comfort be with the family and give you peace.
May 22, 2018
My deep condolences to the Donahue family. May you find comfort at Ecclesiastes 9:5,10 regarding the loss of your love one.
Kristy Wilson
May 22, 2018
Dad your going to be sadly missed by all. I love you!!
May 22, 2018
Offering condolences to the family. May God's loving kindness comfort you and give you peace through this time of sorrow.
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