Donald Wayne Denovchek

Donald “Donny” W. Denovchek, 60, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Donny was born April 26, 1964, in Warren Oh, son of John and Mary Lee Denovchek. A 1982 graduate of Howland High School, Donny worked at the VIP in Niles and attended the police academy. He worked as a manager of many Perkins restaurants in the area and also worked overseas for General Dynamics. After returning to the US, he started working for a machine shop in the tool room following in his father’s footsteps.

Donny was excited to recently be able to restore his grandfather’s 1949 Dodge truck to its former glory. He enjoyed a variety of activities from spending time with family and his grandchildren, motorcycles, watching birds outside his window and playing cards. He was outgoing and never met a stranger, anywhere he went. 

Donny was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Hodges Denovchek, in 2020. His memory will be carried by his Father, John Denovchek of Niles, a brother, John (Carol) Denovchek of Michigan; Daughter Ashley Patterson (fiancée Eric Jordan) of Farmdale and Grandchildren Tristan, Logan and Liam; niece Aimee Meeker (Raymond), nephew Christopher Denovchek (Shae) and two great nephews.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. A service will be held following at Lane Roberts-Clark Chapel located at 180 Garfield Dr NE Warren OH 44483.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County or your favorite charity.