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Sean O'Donnell Obituary
Sean Martin O'Donnell, age 59, passed away peacefully at home on August 3, 2018. He was born on November 19, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Anthony and Marlene O'Donnell. Graduated from Eastmoor High School. He worked at DDCO as a materials handler and then the USPS as a mail handler. He was an Eagle Scout, avid fisherman, hunter and loved sports, especially the Buckeyes. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Deborah; stepdaughter, Morgan (Alan) Rose and their children, Dylan and Gunner; sister, Colleen (Chris) Carter; niece, Erin Carter; uncle, Guenther (Rosemarie) Schoepf; many cousins and friends. Friends may call Saturday, August 11 from 11 am-2 p.m. at Egan-Ryan Funeral Home, 403 East Broad Street. A private family service will take place at a later date. Interment will take place at Green Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to James Cancer Hospital. Visit www.egan-ryan.com to offer condolences.
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January 20, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this, I ran into Randy Jochum last night and he told me, Im the lady that you would sometimes see at Giant Eagle, My deepest sympathy
Rich Justice
August 15, 2018
So sad; going to miss you buddy. Deborah just call if I can do anything. Plantation Lakes feels a lot lonelier today/night.
Maureen Healy
August 13, 2018
I knew Sean through my sweet friend, his sister, Colleen. He was always so sweet and kind to me, funny as hell too. I know how close Sean and Colleen were, I am so very sorry to hear this. RIP Sean, you can watch over your sister from heaven. Loved you always. Rest easy.
Shane and Linda Wilson
August 7, 2018
So sad to know we won't see Sean around the neighborhood any more. Prayers for peace to his family. We are sorry for your loss.
The Families and Staff of Egan-Ryan Funeral Home
August 6, 2018
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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