John F. McDonnell III's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Delmar, Delaware

John F. McDonnell III

May 2, 1951 - June 17, 2025 (74 years old)

Delmar, Delaware

John F. McDonnell III's obituary , Passed away on June 17, 2025 in Delmar, Delaware

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John F. McDonnell III

May 2, 1951 - June 17, 2025 (74 years old)

Delmar, Delaware

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John F. McDonnell III Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on June 17, 2025, at the age of 74, John F. McDonnell III (Delmar, Delaware), born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John F. McDonnell III to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John Francis McDonnell, Jr. and Edna Mae McDonnell (Ross); his parents-in-law, John and Grace Mikita; and his close friend Gary Hershberger.

He is survived by: his wife Diana Lynn "Dee Dee" McDonnell; his siblings-in-law, Cheryl Gauvey and John E. Mikita (Karen); and his nephew Ryan Mikita.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Leaderdog for the Blind, c/o Delmar Lions Club, c/o Gary Riley. 3643 May Twilley Road, Delmar, DE 19940, reflecting John's spirit of giving and love for his community.

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June 24

Visitation

Short Funeral Home
13 E Grove St, Delmar, DE 19940

Tue

June 24

Celebration of life

Short Funeral Home
13 E Grove St, Delmar, DE 19940

Sun

June 29

Celebration of life

Westminster United Presbyterian Church
115 N Mercer Ave, New Brighton, PA 15066

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