Donald L. Himes

New Middletown – A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 25, at 11:00 am at the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown for Donald L. “Herman” Himes, 85, who went to be with the Lord on September 20, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring.

Donald was born January 8, 1935, to Newton and Eva Himes.

 After attending North Side High School in Youngstown and serving in the US Army, he married the former Mary Louise D’Amico on January 26, 1963. He worked at Wean United in Youngstown and enjoyed fishing, camping, woodworking, and attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Newton Himes, and a great granddaughter.

He leaves behind his wife, Mary Louise Himes, a sister Lois Wilson and a brother Leo (Jan) Himes, a daughter Mariann (David) Mannion, sons Donald (Michele) Himes and Michael (Melissa) Himes.  Also grieving his loss, are his eleven grandchildren Ashley  Mannion, Lindsey (Tyler) Bickle , David Mannion, Dominic (Taylor) Mannion, Hannah Himes, Madeline Himes, Olivia Himes, Jessica Himes, Jamie Himes. Sophia Himes, and Giordana Himes, and also seven great grandchildren.

Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown from 10:00 to 11:00 am on Friday.

The family would like to express a profound thank you to the staff at Crandall Medical Center for all the loving care and support they have given to Donald and his family.

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