Danny Franklin O'Donoghue

Danny F. O'Donoghue, age 73 of McDaniels, KY, passed away July 31, 2025, at Breckinridge Memorial Hospital. He was born in Breckinridge County on December 16, 1951, one of fourteen children of the late James Franklin "Buddy" and Mary Kathleen Brown O'Donoghue. Danny was a lifelong member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and very devout in his faith. He served as a County Committee member for Farm Service Agency, a position that he has held for many years.

Danny farmed his entire life, his farm was his joy, where he drew his strength. In his eyes there was not a more beautiful place on earth. He passed his knowledge of agriculture and love of farming to his grandchildren. Danny loved his family and was a devoted husband to his wife of 54 years. His infectious laugh and warm heart touched the lives of many people. He and his wife were referred to as Mamaw Pat and Papaw Danny, not only by family, but friends as well.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings Eddie and Ricky O'Donoghue, Darlene Camp, Connie Webster and her husband Sonny, Sandy Priest and brother-in-law Joe Hess.

Danny is survived by his wife Pat O'Donoghue of McDaniels, KY

2 daughters: Tracey Danzer (Joe) of Owensboro, KY and Rhonda Priest (Bryan) of McDaniels, KY

9 grandchildren: Luke Priest (Victoria), Tanner, Logan and Hadley Priest, Garrison Danzer (Hope), Will, Cooper, Houston and Henry Danzer

8 brothers and sisters: Denise Heavrin (David) of McQuady, KY; Cathy Moore (Greg) of Vanzant, KY; Joe O'Donoghue (Lorraine) of Westview, KY; Sarah "Tooter" Bruner (Brad) of Harned, KY; Mary Jo Hess of Hardinsburg, KY; Ron O'Donoghue (Tessa) of Kingswood, KY; Don O'Donoghue of McDaniels, KY and Kim McCarty (Chris) of Hardinsburg, KY.

Brother and sister-in-law: Janice O'Donoghue of McDaniels, KY and Brent Priest of Hardinsburg, KY

Many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony Catholic Church on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 11 AM with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at Trent-Dowell Funeral Home on Monday, 3:30 – 8 PM and Tuesday, 8 – 10:15 AM. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 PM on Monday. All times are central.