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Donald E. Rea, Sr.

5/25/1939 - 10/21/2015

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Obituary For Donald E. Rea, Sr.

Donald E. Rea, Sr. 77, of Steubenville passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Valley Hospice North. He was born in Brilliant, OH on May 25, 1939 a son of the late Harold E. and Gertrude Wilson Rea. Don was a member of Finley United Methodist Church, Lions Club in Brilliant, OH, Steubenville Masonic Lodge #45 F&AM, American Legion Post 33 and Prime Time Senior Citizens Center. He retired from Western-Southern Life Insurance Company after 30 years in sales. He worked at the former Jefferson Community College and Trinity Health System as a security officer. Don served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 and graduated from Brilliant High School class of 1957. Don loved his family, cars and traveling. He is survived by his wife Joanne (Chapman) Gillespie Rea, they were married February 28, 1998; sons Donald E. Rea, Jr. of Spotsylvania, VA, Brian C. Rea of Hurricane, WV, James D. (Heidi) Rea of Lacey, WA and Gregory P. (Teresa) Rea of Mingo Junction, OH; step-sons Mark (Julie) and David Gillespie, both of Centerville, OH; brother Robert N. (Carolyn) Rea of Smithfield, OH; sister Patricia A. (Daniel) Munis of Wintersville, OH; mother of his children Carol Kensicki of Yorkville, OH; grandchildren Kyle (Tiffany), Bryan, Zakery, Tyler, Marissa, Amber and Austin Rea and Alicia, Samuel, Noah, Kimmie, Lillie and Elizabeth Gillespie. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (formerly McClaves) 611 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH Thursday from 4-7p.m. Friends may also call on Friday, October 23, 2015 from 11:30a.m. until time of services at 12:30p.m. at Finley United Methodist Church, Steubenville, OH with Rev. Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial at New Alexandria Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Trinity Health System, Acuity Specialty Hospital and Valley Hospice for their care of Don and love and concern for our family.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was ordered on October 21, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Charlie and Carrol Bane

    We are so sorry for the loss of our friend, Don. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time. Lots of wonderful memories that we shall cherish. God bless all of you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Smyrna Jackson

    Joanne, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know that your memories will sustain you through this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    An A GARDEN PATH was ordered on October 22, 2015

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on October 22, 2015 truly sorry for the family's loss our prayers are with you love Johnson Jackson Jones

  • 09/03/2024

    Calvin & Dorothy Wise

    So Sorry to hear about Don, he was a friend and colleague and was responsible for me getting into the Insurance Industry. I know Don Loved and served the Lord. The whole Rea family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

    Stacie Straughn

  • 09/03/2024

    Stacie Straughn

    Joanne, so sorry for your loss. Don was a great person. I know he will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family. God Bless!

  • 09/03/2024

    John and Diana Ater

    Joanne and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Don was a great man and will be missed. Mey God bless you.

  • 09/03/2024

    Vicki Stephen

    I am very sorry for the loss of your dear family member. I worked with Don at JCC for the time that he worked there. Don was friendly, professional, and always willing to help when called upon. May God grant you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Hold on to the precious memories that you have made with Don.

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