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Donald Cleary Obituary
Sep 19, 1954 - Feb 5, 2026
New London
Donald R. Cleary, 71, of New London, died Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital, surrounded by family. Donald was born September 19, 1954, in Elyria, the son of the late Robert and Hazel (Hamilton) Cleary.
A 1973 graduate of Norwalk High School, Donald worked in general maintenance until he became a business owner, operating his own company, DC Home Details, for the past 10 years. As his son, Asher, stated, "he was a hard worker". Donald and his family are devoted members of Bethel Chapel in Savannah. He enjoyed playing the guitar and drums, feeding the birds, and photography. He loved his family and enjoyed sharing that love with them.
Donald is survived by his wife, Jill A. (Wentink) Cleary; children, Heath (Courtney) Cleary of Monroeville, Joel (Debbie Herrington) Cleary of New London, Amber (Matt) Brotzki of Monroeville and Asher Cleary at home; nine grandchildren, McKenna (Derek), Noah (Kelli), Isaac (Haleigh), Cooper, Christopher, Averi (Grant), Landon, Lilly and Spencer; two great-grandchildren, Josee and Claire; siblings, Linda (Wilmer) White and Joyce (Dan) Pittman.
In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by four siblings.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Bethel Chapel, 575 US 250, Savannah, OH 44874, where his Funeral Service will begin at 11 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2026. Donald will be interred at Day Cemetery in New London Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Fostering Ministries through Bethel Chapel or to the family, who plans to purchase a tree in his honor for placement at their family home.
Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.
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