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Stephen Donoway Obituary
Salisbury-Stephen Wayne Donoway, Sr., age 70, of Salisbury, Maryland passed away on Jan. 22, 2014 in Salisbury.
Born on June 25, 1943, the son of the late Louis and Olive Jean Donoway.
Stephen is survived by his wife Lynn Donoway and sons Anthony Wayne Donoway, Sr. and wife Susan, Daniel Donoway and husband Andrew Weaver, Stephen Wayne Donoway, Jr. and a daughter Lacey Jean Begosh and husband Kevin, and stepdaughter Heather Lynn Guy and James. Three sisters, Sheila Elliott and husband Ted, Brenda Lloyd, and Debbie Wood and husband Alan. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, who he adored, and several nieces and nephews.
Stephen was preceded in death by a daughter Stevie Marie Donoway and a brother Michael Allen Donoway.
Mr. Donoway retired from Dresser Industries after 40 years as assembly superintendent. He was also the owner of Bay Country Suzuki Motorcycle shop. He coached softball, baseball and soccer for many years in Wicomico County. He was a member of Sons of American Legion Post 64 and American Legion Riders Chapter 64, where he was past Director of the ALR. He loved to ride motorcycles and riding his Harley with his wife and friends and camping in the RV in Chincoteague.
A Celebration of his life will be held at the Powellville VFW, 35481 Mt. Herman Road Pittsville, MD 21850 on Friday, January 31, 2014 at 6:00 pm.
Memorial donations can be made in his name to the; Powellville VFW 35481 Mt. Herman Road
Pittsville, MD. 21850 or Coastal Hospice P.O. Box 1733 Salisbury, MD. 21802.
Arrangements are in the care of the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home Laurel, DE. Online condolences can be made to the family by visiting, www.hsdfuneralhome.com.
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Danny Duym
July 5, 2023
Thank you so much, Stephen, for the month you took me in to your family in the summer of 1976 as an exchange student from Belgium. You were one of the most warm and welcoming people I have ever met. Rest in peace now.
January 27, 2014
Lynn, My heart is with you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Patsy and Donald
Bill and Judy Young
January 27, 2014
Lynn and Family,
Our sincere condolences to each of you during this difficult time. It was such a pleasure this past summer chatting with both of you at the campground. May you find comfort that your friends embrace you with prayers.
Your camping neighbors at Chincoteague,
Glen Donoway
January 26, 2014
Steve was a great cousin who would do anything to help you. He will be missed.
Also enjoyed riding our harleys together.
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mike savage
January 26, 2014
wendy and I want to express our condolences to the family.anyone who ever meet steve was an instant friend.he was a good man with a golden heart.
may that motorcycle ride in heaven be the best ever,with the sun at your back and a tank never empty.
Gina Goslee
January 26, 2014
It was an honor and a privilege to get to know this amazingly brave and courageous man, even for a short time. He will be greatly missed by so many. His family and friends will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know he is finally at rest and I pray this brings some peace to those he has left behind.
Cyndi & Norman Layfield
January 26, 2014
To Lynn and Family so sorry to hear of Steve's passing.Our prayers go out to the family and may his memories help you through this difficult time.
Kerry Windsor
January 26, 2014
Steve became my friend the moment we met. Though the years he remained my friend. He was a friend who you could depend on. I was proud to be a friend to Steve .A Pretty good singer too.
January 26, 2014
Richard & I want you to, "Rest in peace Steve, you deserve it". We are so sad about you leaving us,but we understand it was time. God called you home. Love, Katherine & Richard
Dawn Donoway
January 25, 2014
I know you are in Heaven with your loved ones and you will be missed here on earth by so many. I hope you are riding your Harley into the sunset up there, dancing with Mommom and tinkering with cars and motorcycles with Papa and Dad. We love you. May family's hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Liz Littleton
January 25, 2014
You were mine & Jrs friend for many, many years & you fought a Long tough battle with your Loving Wife Lynn<3. You will be Missed By Soooo Many but may you RIP without pain<3. Love ya always.....
Sue Garner
January 25, 2014
My friend you will be missed..you fought hard but now are in peace. May God bless you and your family. With love
Clarence hearn
January 25, 2014
My Dear friend we traveled paths together one of my karaoke buddy's But most of all one of my hero's A Vietnam Vet. Steve Rip To the family Steve is smiling now . Rest my Friend!
Allison Donoway
January 25, 2014
I miss you pop pop words can not even express how much...you were a strong man and fought a courageous battle I'm glad you are no longer in pain...I love you...live in paradise!
Mary Lynn Hastings
January 25, 2014
Prayers to Steve's family and friends during this difficult time.
Bill & Mary Anne France
January 25, 2014
We worked with Steve for almost 16 years. Steve was a great foreman who was respected by his co workers for his sense of humor and fairness with people. He had patience with even the most inexperienced workers. We are so sorry to hear about him losing his long battle with the horrible disease of cancer.
Georgia Cooper
January 25, 2014
Matthew 11:28
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.(NLT)
I love you Steve. You will surely be missed.
With love and sympathy to all of our family and friends.
william muir
January 25, 2014
I worked with steve for 35 yrs @ dresser-wayne.he was a good friend and will be missed by many.may god bless his family.
Tony Donoway
January 25, 2014
Dad you will be sadly missed.You fought a courageous battle and were brave to the very end. I am so proud. I love you.
Tony
January 25, 2014
Dad you will be missed
You fought a courageous fight, brave to the end
I love you
Carol Fisher
January 25, 2014
So sorry to hear that Steve passed he was a good friend and a good person to work with, we worked togeather for many years He will be missed, Rest in Peace Steve....
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