John H. Donlon

John H. Donlon obituary, Panama City, FL

John H. Donlon

John Donlon Obituary

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Mr. John H. Donlon, age 97, of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. He went to school in Saugerties, New York and entered the United States Air Force in 1957 and retired in 1977. John was a dental hygienist during his military career. He enjoyed reading and church activities.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances M. Donlon and his son, James Kevin Donlon.

Mr. Donlon is survived by his sons, John H. Donlon, Jr., of Panama City, FL. and Brian Donlon, of Wake Forest, N.C.; grandchildren, Ana Yager, of Spain, Maria Felix Ramos Roman, of Spain, Brian H. Donlon, of Panama City, FL. and Jacqueline Donlon, of Spain; great grandchildren, Christian Yager, of California and Mila Donlon, of Panama City, FL.; a brother, Paul Donlon, of Saugerties, NY and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Saint John's Catholic Church in Panama City, FL with Father Thomas Kennell officiating. Burial will be at the Catholic Cemetery in Panama City, FL with the United States Air Force rendering military honors. Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is entrusted with the services.
Kent-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemeteries

2403 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL 32405

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