John S. Donchess Obituary
The passing of John S. Donchess (Youngstown, Ohio) occurred on September 10, 2026. John, born on March 10, 1947, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John S. Donchess to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Donchess and Lottie Discik Donchess; his brothers, Norman Donchess (Jan), Robert Donchess (Barbara) and Thomas Donchess (Marlene); his brother-in-law Glen Savage; his parents-in-law, Frank and Margaret Koval Bada; and his nephew Josh Donchess.
He is survived by: his wife Elaine Bada Donchess; his children, Joel Donchess (Becky) of Hilliard, Paul Donchess (Mandy) of Newark, Ryan Donchess (Rebecca) of Austintown and Keri Hodge (Bob) of Youngstown; his grandchildren, Raegan Donchess, Kate Mayabb (Jakob) and Max Donchess; his sister Patricia Horvath (Steve) of Girard; and his sisters-in-law, Carolyn Savage, Maryann Heim (Charles) and Christine Ausnehmer (Gregg). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews; and many extended family members and friends.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the Kinnick Funeral Home (477 N Meridian Rd, Youngstown, OH 44509). A prayer was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 12:30 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the St. Christine Church (3165 S Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511).
