DONNELLY

Joseph "Joe" Francis Donnelly Sr., 71, of London, died Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in Kettering Medical Center.

Born August 16, 1951, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, he was a son of Joseph and Betty (Busteed) Donnelly.

In his younger days Joe loved riding motorcycles. Joe's favorite activities included fishing, camping, watching any and all westerns, and cooking. Accordingly, Joe spent his career working as chef as well as a mechanic. Joe was also a member of the F.O.E.#950 where he always had fun spending time with friends.

Joe is survived by children Jodie (Shannon) Lenigar and Joseph F. Donnelly, Jr.; grandchildren Aaron Mason, Emmanuel Lenigar, Gabriel Lenigar, Selena Lenigar, Savannah Lenigar; siblings Chris Donnelly, David (Debbie) Plowman, Michael Donnelly, Dana Smith, Beth DeVries, Drew (Cheryl) Plowman, Gary Plowman; many nieces and nephews, his favorite four-legged child 'Baby.'

He is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Joan Donnelly, brother Mark Plowman, sister Jeanie Stone and stepmother Marion (Plowman) Donnelly

The family invites friends to visitation from 4:00 – 6:00 PM on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the EBERLE-FISHER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 103 North Main Street, London, Ohio 43140. Condolences for the family are encouraged to be shared online at www.eberlefisherfuneralhome.com.