Don

DONALD "DON" G. VALENTINE, JR., 63 of Newark, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his wife and children. He was a 1977 graduate of Wintersville High School. He was born September 10, 1959, in East Liverpool to the late Donald G. Valentine, Sr. and Patricia A. Church Valentine Wilson. Don spent 40 years doing what he loved as an HVAC technician, with multiple companies, the last of which was Coleman Spohn Corporation. He took great pride in his work and in helping others. He was an excellent troubleshooter with anything revolving around refrigeration, heating, cooling, and electrical work. He was known as a jack of all trades among his family and friends. His most important treasures were his wife and children. He would fondly speak of his children to all who would listen.

Don is survived by his wife of 25 years, Cecilia Rodriguez Valentine; daughter Celina; son Michael; sister Christine Valentine; brother-in-law William (Debbie) Rodriguez; father-in-law Emanuel Rodriguez; Uncle Kenneth (Bud) Church; Aunt Elizabeth (Rich) Habig; many nieces, nephews and his dogs Chloe and Max. In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sister Theresa Valentine Hall, brother William (Bill) Valentine, and mother-in-law Carol Rodriguez.

No funeral service will be held according to his wishes. However, a memorial service will take place on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 3 pm at Newark City Schools Digital which is located at 255 Woods Avenue in Newark.