Dr. Harry G. McDonnell, 81, of North Canton and formerly of Bolivar passed away on June 28, 2022. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 22, 1940, to the late Michael and Dorothy (Vitton) McDonnell.
He attended college at the University of Detroit and the University of Michigan earning a degree in Chemistry. After college, he enrolled at the University of Michigan and received a degree in Pharmacy. He then received a medical degree from Des Moines Osteopathic Medical School and did an internship at Flint Osteopathic. Following his internship, he joined his brother in Bolivar, Ohio where he practiced family medicine for 50 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and aviation, and especially enjoyed his granddaughters, Colleen and Shannon McDonnell.
He was preceded in death by his wife Janet and brother Dan. He is survived by his daughter, Mary McDonnell; son, Michael (Patricia) McDonnell; granddaughters, Shannon and Colleen McDonnell; sisters-in-law Karen McDonnell and Lauri Hasselwander; brother-in-law of John (Mary Lee) Vitton, and many nieces and nephews.
Special thanks to Dr. Heistand, and especially Karen McDonnell, for being present daily at the end of his life.
A Catholic funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 10:00 am at the Church of the Holy Trinity officiated by Father Ed Keck. Friends may call from 9-10 am prior to the mass. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Donations can be made to the Church of the Holy Trinity 1835 Dover-Zoar Rd NE, Bolivar, Ohio 44612, or the Midwest Jesuits.
Arrangements are being handled by Lebold-Smith Funeral Home in Bolivar.
Lebold-Smith
330-874-3113
www.smithfuneral.com
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