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James J. Donovan

November 13, 1934 - January 19, 2018

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Obituary For James J. Donovan

November 13, 1934 - January 19, 2018

Donovan, James J. Age 83, peacefully surrounded by family, on Friday, January 19, 2018, of Whitehall, formerly of South Side and Mt. Oliver.

Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Kathy (Donahue); loving father of Timothy (Lisa), Thomas (Kerri), Brian and Amy (Jason) Stoker; proud grandfather of Brendan, Dylan, Kiersten, Emily, Shaun, Brady and Kevin Donovan and Kacey and Ryan Stoker; brother of the late Thomas and Donald "Dutch" Donovan and Margaret Panasko; also survived by in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Jim was a 40 plus year employee of Pennsylvania Electric Coil. He was a devoted member of Allegheny County Ancient Order of Hibernians. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227, Sunday, January 21, 2018, from 2-8 p.m. and Monday, January 22, 2018, from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Tuesday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Sylvester Church at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Allegheny County Ancient Order of Hibernians Scholarship Fund, 4754 Doverdell Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Heartfelt condolences to the entire Donovan family. Sending thoughts and prayers for your loss. May God comfort and provide strength for your family in the days ahead.

  • December 11, 2019

    To Amy Brian Tim and Tom my condolences to your family with the loss of a wonderful awesome man he was the best and someone I called my uncle Jim he will surely be missed. Him and his wife are now together for eternity

  • December 11, 2019

    Tim,Tom, Amy& Brian. Our deepest condolences for your loss. Hopefully, he will be with your mom. Always jovial was a good about him.

  • December 11, 2019

    Dear Amy and Family Please accept my sincere condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you. A contribution has been made to Hibernians Scholarship fund in his name.

  • December 11, 2019

    Ray and I offer our sympathy to your entire family. May God send peace and comfort to you.

  • December 11, 2019

    Sorry for your lose. My condolences and prayers to the family.

  • December 11, 2019

    Jim was a pure soul, I will miss him. I am forever grateful that I got to know him and your family. He ALWAYS brightened my day!