Allen Donley

AUSTINTOWN - Allen L. Donley, 84, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior January 11, 2023.

Al was born June 8, 1938, in Youngstown, the son of the late Emmet and Alice Doyle Donley.

Al was a graduate of Chaney High School and went on to serve with the United States Marines. Al retired from United Airlines as pilot. He was a kind and gentle soul, being a devout Christian and had a great love for the Lord. He was an active member of the Trinity Fellowship Church, where he served as a deacon for many years.

Al is survived by his wife, Maxine Anderson Donley, whom he married March 20, 1982; his daughter, Michelle (David) Jakovina of Austintown; son, Brian (Elizabeth) Donley of Wesley Chapel, FL; step children, David (Sheri) Gibson of Coronado, CA, Dr. Kevin (Kristine) Gibson of Canfield, and Leigh Ann (Robert) Dwyer of South Port, CT; and twelve grandchildren, Alex and David Jakovina, Nicole and Michael Donley, Grace, Ellen, Claire, Bill, Jenna, and Dan Gibson, and Daniel and Delaney Dwyer.

Al was also preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Linert Donley in 1976; son, David Allen Donley in 1974; and a sister, Mary Lou Resch.

Family and friends may call Monday January 16, 2023 from 5 to 7 PM at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel and Tuesday January 17th  from 10 to 10:45AM at the Trinity Fellowship Church, 4749 South Ave, Youngstown, OH 44512.

A Funeral Service will follow on Tuesday at 11 AM at the church.