Recordpub.com - Donald Thomas MacLearie

Donald Thomas MacLearie, age 65, of Shalersville, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2008 in his home. He was born in Ravenna on August 26, 1942, a son of the late, Donald P. and Verna (Dowler) MacLearie. He lived in Portage County all his life and was very active in the Crestwood community. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Portage Faith United Methodist Church. He retired in 1997 from Kent State University as a Computer Lab Technician and programmer/Analyst. For nearly 30 years Don has volunteered for the Special Olympics and the U.S. Figure Skating Association. Don held various positions for many organizations and clubs, some of his memberships included the Portage County Veterans Memorial Committee, Mantua Historical Society, VFW Post #1055, American Legion Post #193, Windham Historical Society, Portage County Historical Society, Ohio Genealogical Society, Public Employees Retirees, Inc. Chapter 63, and the Ravenna Boat Club. He was also most recently recognized by the Portage County Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for his long term commitment to the Special Olympics programs and the Community. Don is survived by his sisters, Margaret MacLearie, of Westerville and Catherine (James) Burnham, of North Kingsville, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his brother, Robert MacLearie. Friends will be received on Monday from 4-8 PM at the Shorts Funeral Home, Ravenna Chapel, where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM, with Reverend Carolyn Berry officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Special Olympics, 1133 19th Street N.W., 12th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036-3604, Ravenna VFW Post#1055, 6000 New Milford Road, Ravenna, Ohio 44266, or the Shalersville Historical Society, P.O.Box 687, Mantua, OH 44255. (SHORTS FUNERAL HOME (330) 296-6858 RC 5/11 & 12/08)