Donald L. Mong died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the Wayne County Care Center after battling Parkinson’s Disease for many years. He was born in Wadsworth on January 30, 1945 to Lloyd R. and Alma (Miller) Mong and graduated from Hillsdale High School. On June 19, 1971, he married Carol James and she survives.
He worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring in 2000. He enjoyed backpacking, camping, woodworking and Oliver tractors. He was a member of the Moreland United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Cynthia Mong of Strongsville and Jeffrey (Christina) Mong of Wooster, sisters Lois Scanlan, Ellen Madigan and Doris Kahl and a brother Harold (Michelle) Mong.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Gene and Russell.
Don’s life will be celebrated at a private family gathering at a later time.
Memorial contributions which will be used for resident and staff activities may be made to the Wayne County Care Center, 876 S. Geyers Chapel Road, Wooster, Ohio 44691.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at the Wayne County Care Center for the compassionate care and love extended to Don over the years.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St. Wooster is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com
My heart was saddened to read of the passing of Don. I enjoyed my times with him at the Care Center. The first time we met I knew I had made a new friend. We enjoyed talking about wood and the outdoors. He even sold his Stihl chainsaw to me after I told him I had one and enjoyed cutting wood. I think he thought I needed another one. 🙂 I enjoyed when he would share his artwork with me. I will miss Don.
My sincere sympathy to Carol and the family.
Kim Ramsier
Don was an absolute joy and we at the Care Center are going to miss him so much. I hope and pray his family and everyone else who loves and cared for him are able to find peace.
Carol and family: I am so very sorry for your loss. Don was a wonderful fellow and I was blessed to have known him. We had many enjoyable hours talking farming and tractors. He will be greatly missed by many. Carol I am also so glad I met you. You were a joy to be around and gave so much special time to Don. If there is anything I can do for you, leave me a message at the Care Center. All my love to you. Lodi Leaman
Carol I was so sorry to hear about Don. I really didn’t know him, but we had talked a few times while Dan was at the care center. I know how hard it is to
lose your husband, but I can tell you it does get easier. I’m glad you have your kids to help you. I wished so many times we had had kids when Ted died.
Hang in there and give me a call if you ever want to talk. Maybe we could go to lunch sometime. I like to eat out, but not alone.
It was a pleasuring getting to know Don and working with him the last 6 years ! I loved his motivation to stay active ! I loved our therapy sessions together , and loved when he came in and just spent time with us on his own ! He will be greatly missed. Im so thankful I stopped in this week to visit with him ! My condolences to Carol and his family .
It was an honor to have been a part of his care. I enjoyed our conversations and his quick wit! Many prayers to Carol, his family and his WCCC family!
Don will be missed by many. He was a great guy to sit and talk with. So sorry for your loss.
Sympathy to Carol and the family. Always enjoyed visiting with Don when I came to visit my sister Bonnie at the Care Center. His laugh and smile would brighten up any day. Thinking of you and praying for the family and staff at the Wayne County Care Center.
It was a joy getting to know Don at WCCC. I enjoyed our many talks of Dodge vehicles & just spending time with him. He was so sweet & his smile was contagious. Carol & family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers. He will greatly missed by all who knew him.
I am so very sorry to read of Don’s passing. You and Don were a very special couple. You spent so much precious time with him at the WCCC and through your many years of marriage. I know Don treasured you and your visits. Remember the good times and take care of each other. God bless and keep. Keep in touch. ♥️🙏
I am so sorry for your loss. hugs and prayers to Carol and the family
Don was so kind and love his smile
Carol, so sad to hear about Don. Prayers for you and your family.
Carol my heart goes out to you and your family Don is going to be missed very much around the care center. I really enjoyed taking care of him over the past 2 years I’ve been there he was the very first one I met and took care of, it was a pleasure laughing with him and talking about John Deer Tractors especially his favorite the Oliver Tractor.
My thoughts and prayers to the family. He was a kind man and he was always upbeat and a smile on his face.
Carol, I am so sorry for your loss and am sending a hug. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Carol and family, we are so sorry for your loss of Don. We loved that my mom Marybelle was your neighbor across the hall for those few years at the Care Center. You and Carol were such fun and special people. We had fun at our end of the hall and had many laughs together! I will miss the times Don and I were able to paint and do art projects together. He developed quite a talent for painting and drawing his trees, barns and tractors. You never know when you will meet a special friend in your life time. Don and Carol you were both a blessing to our families lives. Sending prayers of Peace and our deepest condolences to you and your family.
My friend Don (Nathan), I will miss you terribly! We always had fun and laughs with each other. I will hold those memories close to my heart. Carol, I will miss seeing your lovely face everyday! Your love and dedication to Don was undeniable and awesome to witness. XOXO
Wccc has not been the same since his passing. He will be missed. I was so glad to have sat at his table At the birthday party singing and high Fiving. I have so many good memories I’ll keep them in my heart. Carol, you are a part of the Wccc family we miss you.
Don is greatly missed. I miss his smile, quick wit, talking & laughing with him, most of all I’ll miss taking care of him & our banter about what’s better John Deere or Oliver. When I got to work he was one of the ones I looked forward seeing. When he got his bird or tails magazines he would come find me..so excited with that gleam in his eyes. I am greatly saddened by our loss at the care center and your family’s loss. I will also miss carol and seeing the loving care she gave to Don. He loved the fresh fruit and veggies you brought for him. He loved telling us about trips home or outings he went on. He was most proud of his kids, wife (who he said he doesn’t know how he got her, he’s a lucky man) & his family. Much love & prayers.
We are sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We are so grateful Don was my mom’s neighbor across the hall at the Wayne County Care Center. We had many laughs at that end of the hallway. Carol, what the two of you shared was truly something special. We hope the happy memories of Don shower you with peace during these difficult times. Sending you healing prayers and comforting hugs.
I built hiking trail (buckeye Trail) along side Don for many years. He was easy to talk to, and was a sight to behold at the end of a hard, hot day of trail building. I thank the President of the BTA, Steve Walker, for informing Don.s friends of his passing.
Don was a steady, friendly, strong presence to work alongside on the Buckeye Trail. We could bask in our love of the outdoors even as we worked hard in the mud and rain. Don was always a friendly face across the campfire, showing the good that was possible if we enjoy this moment, this gathering, this newly built trail. A good old friend.