Eleanor L. Donatiello

YOUNGSTOWN - Eleanor L. Donatiello, 84, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family.

Eleanor was born July 21, 1938, in Morgantown, WV., a daughter of the late Ralph and Hannah Owens Morris and came to the Youngstown area after her marriage.

She was a graduate of University High School in Morgantown.

Mrs. Donatiello and her husband, Fred, were longtime members of Wickliffe Presbyterian Church.

Eleanor enjoyed singing in the church choir, visiting the casino to play the slot machines, and scratch off lottery tickets. Most of all, Eleanor enjoyed spending time with her dogs, friends, and family.

Eleanor leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Mary Ann (Pete) Gross of Youngstown and Darlene Donatiello of Youngstown; many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and her beloved dog, Freda, and three “granddogs” Titan, Thea, and Rusty.

Her husband of 62 years, Alfred “Fred” Donatiello, whom she married October 24, 1959, passed away October 23, 2021.

Two brothers, Robert Morris and Pete Morris also preceded Eleanor in death.

Family and friends may gather to pay respects from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Kinnick Funeral Home 477 N. Meridian Rd., Youngstown, where a memorial service will be held at 6 p.m.

Private interment will take place at Four Mile Run Cemetery in Austintown, where Eleanor will be laid to rest with her husband.

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