John Francis McDonough III Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Francis McDonough III (Elyria, Ohio), who passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Francis McDonough III to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid John Francis farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For John Francis is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John McDonough and Mary McDonough (McGuire); and his sisters, Kathleen Murphy and Laureen McDonough. He is survived by: his significant other Kristin McDonough (Hofmann). He is also survived by his eight grandchildren and the many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made in John's memory to the National League of POW/MIA Families.