Richard "Dick" J. Donze

Richard J. Donze, 97, passed away September 10, 2025. Born in Canton, he had lived in Stow since 1955.

Dick served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 until 1948 and then reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Dick was a member of Stow Alliance Church now Living Vine Community Church. After retirement he enjoyed volunteering for many years at the Haven or Rest Ministries.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Janet; parents, Arthur and Angela Donze, brother Jim and sister Mary Lou Monnot.

Dick is survived by his daughters, Cathy, Beth and Joan Donze; sons, Mark (Cindy) Donze, Jim (Insook) Donze, Rick (Lisa) Donze, Tom (Kim) Donze; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Rita Daniels.

Visitation will be 1:00 until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave. (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Funeral Service will be 3:00 p.m. following the visitation at the Funeral home with Pastor Don Miller officiating.

Interment will be at 12:15 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haven of Rest Ministries, 175 E Market St. Akron Ohio 44308.

Haven of Rest Ministries
175 E Market St, Akron OH 44308
Web: https://www.havenofrest.org/