Donald J. Rabosky

Poland- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 AM Friday, June 5, 2026, at St. Nicholas Church in Struthers, for Donald J. "Roe" Rabosky, 77, of Poland, formerly of Struthers, who passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, at UPMC Jameson with his sister and brother-in-law at his bedside. Don, more commonly known as "Roe" by his friends, was born on February 7, 1949, in Alameda, California, the son of Arthur and Mary Agnes (Hassey) Rabosky. He and his family came to the area when "Roe" was a child and he was a graduate of Struthers High School, class of 1967. Don was an Iron Worker with the Iron Workers Union Local #207. He was a member of the Catholic faith and had attended St. Nicholas Church in Struthers and more recently was attending church at Holy Family Church. Don was an avid trap shooter and was a member of the Mahoning Sportsmen's Club. He leaves his sister Shirl (Shirley) Smith and her husband Robert Sr. of Poland, one aunt, Eleanor Bernard of Boardman, as well as several nieces and nephews whom he adored, Robert Smith Jr. and his wife Jeannie and their daughter Lyndsey Smith of New Middletown, Shelly Stephens and her husband John and their daughter Kalli of Akron, Rick Smith of Poland and Randy Smith and his family of New Middletown. Besides his parents Don was preceded in death by and infant brother Paul Rabosky. Following Don's wishes there are no calling hours. Visitors may join the family in prayers at the mass at St. Nicholas Church followed by a luncheon in the basement fellowship hall at the church .

"Don, you have been a good brother and brother-in-law to us. Rest now. Your sister Shirley"

Professional arrangements were entrusted to Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel.

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