Obituary of George A. Donovan

Mr. George A. Donovan, 67, of 41802 Thompson Run Road, died peacefully at his home on the morning of May 1, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1944 in Titusville and was the son of the late Alberteen Snyder Donovan and George J. Donovan. George was a graduate of Titusville High School, class of 1962. He spent his life managing his family farm and he ran heavy equipment for his shale rock and gravel business. George enjoyed farming, car races, four-wheeling, tractor pulls, being with his friends, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, DeAnna K. Donovan of Titusville; his granddaughter, Amy D. Niedbala of State College, PA; his grandson, Jake M. Patterson of Titusville; sister, Helen Dorefel, of Buffalo NY and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. He was preceeded in death by one sister, Dorothy Mae Donovan and five brothers, Harold, Jack, James, Joseph, and Walter Donovan. No public calling hours will be held. A private funeral service for the family will be held at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home with Mr. Gordon Turk officiating. Interment will be in Union Cemetery. Friends are invited to a reception at the Hydetown Volunteer Fire Department on Wednesday at 4:30 PM. The family asks that any donations would be made to the American Heart Association 5455 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43214. FLOWERS