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Harvey Donohoe Obituary
WOODSTOCK – Harvey Eugene Donohoe, 89 of Woodstock, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Mercy Health – Urbana Hospital.
Harvey was born on July 30, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Ryman and Leatha (Kirkpatrick) Donohoe.
A lifelong farmer, Harvey was deeply rooted in the Woodstock community. He was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School. His commitment to the community was evident through his 60-year membership in the Woodstock Lions Club and his honorary status as a member of the Triad Schools Boosters. He also served on several boards, including the Soil and Water Conservation Board, the Champaign County Landmark Board, and the Champaign County Fair Board. For 35 consecutive years, Harvey participated in the American Bowling Congress Tournament.
He also had a lifelong passion for baseball, especially the Cincinnati Reds. Above all, Harvey cherished time spent with his family and friends, finding joy in their company and the community he helped shape over the years. His presence will be missed by all who knew him. His contributions to the Woodstock area and his unwavering commitment to service will always be remembered.
He is survived by his sons, David Donohoe and Terry Donohoe; grandchildren, Ryan, Bradley and Lauren Donohoe, Jessica Boerger, Stevie Wells and Seth Donohoe; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Bill (Nancy) Donohoe, Jim (Marian) Donohoe and Ryman Donohoe Jr; brother-in-law, Jim (Nancy) Virts; sister-in-law, Jane Stimmel; as well as 15 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, loving wife of 67 years Martha (Virts) Donohoe; sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie (Charles) Kauffman; brother-in-law, James "Jim" Stimmel and nieces, Dottie (Kauffman) Norris and Ranae Donohoe.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2025 at FRESHWATER, MCDONALD & VERNON Funeral Home, North Lewisburg, Ohio.
A Memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. in the funeral home with Eric Dick officiating.
Burial of Harvey and Martha will follow in Woodstock Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodstock Lions Club or Triad Athletic Department.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Roy and Martee Rogers
March 12, 2025
Dave and Terry we are sorry to hear of your dad´s passing. We just heard of this today.
Your dad and mom were very special to us and our kids. We had many good times with you and your parents traveling with WBLY baseball. We last saw them a couple 2-3 years ago down at the stadium and had a great time catching up and sharing baseball memories. You were blessed with good parents. Our thoughts and thoughts prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Roy, Martee, Tim, Janie and Randy
Carol Johnson
March 5, 2025
Harvey and I both went to Mechanicsburg High School so known him along time.
He was a fun guy and always at all the school sports after he was married and had a family. He will be be remembered.
NEIL GEST
March 5, 2025
HARVEY AND I GREW UP TOGETHER IN MECHANICSBURG AND BOTH GRADUATED IN 1953. i ALWAYS ENJOYED HIS ENERGETIC AND OPTIMISTIC VIEW OF LIFE. I LAST SAW HARVEY AT OUR 2003 CLASS REUNION AT THE URBANA COUNTRY CLUB. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY AND HIS BROTHER BILL DONOHUE. GOD SPEED HARVE!
NEIL GEST, SAMMAMISH, WA
Bill Willett
March 5, 2025
I met Harvey at the restaurant in Mechanicsburg.....I will miss his sense of humor and friendliness....
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