John J. Donahue

John J. Donahue, 74, passed away on February 14, 2023, in his Wyomissing residence. He was the loving husband of Anna Marie (Ferrara) Donahue. They were married on August 25, 1973, and enjoyed 49 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Reading, PA, he was the son of the late Richard F. and Katherine M. (Busch) Donahue. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1966 and Niagara University in 1970, earning a B.S. in Accounting and was also enrolled in their ROTC program. John was employed by Price Waterhouse, General Battery, and later Carpenter Technology for 32 years until his retirement in 2011. He was devoted to his family, his faith, and his fun-loving friends. With his great sense of humor and welcoming ways, John brought smiles to many. Taking part in many running and cycling races over the years, including running the Marine Corps Marathon, John loved the spirit of competition. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Sean F. (Mandi), Eagleville; and Bradley F., Wyomissing; and two granddaughters, Avery K. and Natalie A. He is survived by four siblings: Richard F. and family member Samuel Franklin, Ft. Lauderdale, FL; Katherine A. (Jesse Brumbach - deceased), Wyomissing; Patrick H. (Judith), Wyomissing; and Michael C. (Cynthia), Sinking Spring. He was predeceased by his sister Rosemary Donahue-Conley (Samuel Conley), Wernersville. He is also survived by in-laws Janice and Frank Ferrara, Wyomissing; Rosaria Ferrara, Wyomissing; and Lisa Ferrara, Winchester, MA; as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. John was predeceased by his parents-in-law Antonietta and Harry G. Ferrara. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 24, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, West Reading. A visitation will be held Friday at Kuhn Funeral Home, West Reading from 8:30-9:30 A.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CurePSP Foundation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Sacred Heart RCC. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., is honored to assist the Donahue Family. Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.