John Peter Donachie Jr., 69, of Kent, passed away peacefully after his battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. He was known by the names, John, TJ and Johnny. A loving man with a gentle soul, he is survived by his wife, Diane Marksz; his daughter and son in law, Donna and Michael McNeill; his grandchildren, Michael Jon and Danielle Rose; a large loving family and many friends.
John was a treasure hunter at heart, whether it be the beaches in Florida, Civil War relic hunting, or simply garage saling.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 29th at St. Patrick Church, 313 N. DePeyster St., Kent, with Father Richard Pentello officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society - Small Cell Cancer Research, 525 North Broad Street, Canfield, OH 44406 or the Portage Animal Protective League, 8122 Infirmary Road, Ravenna, OH 44266.