YOUNGSTOWN - Donald T. "Don" McMurray, 85, longtime resident of the city's West Side, passed away peacefully Monday evening, Oct. 25, 2021, at Hospice House with his family by his side.

Don was born Feb. 28, 1936, in Youngstown, and was a son of the late Thomas and Coletta Vogelberger McMurray. He was raised on the South Side, attended St. Dominic Elementary School and graduated in 1954 from Woodrow Wilson High School.

After graduation, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bache (DD/DDE-470), from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1956.

Mr. McMurray worked for United Engineering for 32 years, up until the company closed, and then worked for 11 years for WRTA, retiring in 1999.

Don enjoyed visiting the local casino and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. He was a big fan of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns, Ohio State Buckeyes, and the YSU Penguins.

He loved his family dearly, enjoyed time spent with his sons and grandchildren immensely, and enjoyed every family get-together, especially the monthly "night out" with his sons.

Mr. McMurray was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Holy Name of Jesus Church in Youngstown.

Don leaves his wife of 60 years, Margaret "Margie" Kivon McMurray, whom he married Oct. 7, 1961 in Holy Name of Jesus Church; his sons, Donald J. (Denise) McMurray of Canfield, David P. McMurray (fiancee, Sharon Bueno) of Youngstown, and Dr. Mark (Stephanie) McMurray of Canfield; six grandchildren, Kaylie (Dylan) Nielson, Kasey McMurray, Kori McMurray, Kristi (Jordan) Croucher, Scott (Maggie) McMurray, and Blake McMurray; two great-grandchildren, Myles and Marley, with another "on the way;" a sister, Mary Lou Sheets of Boardman; and a brother, John (JoAnn) McMurray of Virginia Beach.

A brother, Charles McMurray, and a sister, Donna J. Hoke, are deceased.

Family and friends may call from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 30, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where funeral services will take place at 11:30 a.m.

Committal with military honors will follow the funeral home services and will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

Don's family thanks the staff of Briarfield Manor; the staff of Hospice House; Dr. Thomas Albani; and especially Dr. Mark Memo and Tina, for the kindness shown and compassionate care provided.