Gregory W. Donor
October 4, 1957 ~ February 9, 2012
Born in:
union city, PA
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
Gregory W. Donor, 54 of Centerville, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center -ER. He was born in Union City on October 4, 1957 the son of William S. and Betty L. Barnes Donor.
He was a 1975 graduate of Union City High School, 1979 graduate of Edinboro University with a bachelor science degree in secondary education, mathematics. Gregory worked at Maplewood High School for 20 years as a math teacher.
He was a member of Little Cooley United Methodist Church and Mason Masonic Lodge 366 in Union City.
Gregory enjoyed golfing and coaching sports which included Junior High and Junior Varsity Boys Basketball, Junior High and Junior Varsity Girls Basketball, Junior Varsity Boys Volleyball, Senior League Baseball, and Mercyhurst Boys Volleyball.
He is survived by his parents, William and Betty Donor of Union City; a sister, Julie Holton and her husband Jeff of Titusville, Fl; two brothers, Jeff Donor and his wife Colleen of Wattsburg, PA, Bradley Donor and his wife Jeanine of Union City, PA; nieces, Jenna Donor, Megan Donor, Wendy Burbulas, and Melissa Donor; nephews, Jeff Donor, Jordon Holton, Jarred Holton, and Josh Holton.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Natalie Donor, she passed away in 1966.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 15th at 7:00pm at Little Cooley United Methodist Church, 32732 Teepleville Road, Centerville, PA 16404.
Please take a moment to share a memory, condolence, or to order flowers for the family on Greg's Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com
Arrangements are in the care of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
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Dear Family of Greg —
I met Greg about 5-6 years ago when he agreed to tutor my son in math. He came faithfully every week, no matter what the weather was like. He was a generous man who gave of himself and refused to accept anything in return. I am very sorry for your loss but I know Greg is totally healed now and no longer in pain or suffering. He is going to be a great addition to Heaven as he was quite the character! My prayers and thoughts are with all of you and I pray that God gives you the strength that you need at precisely the moments you need it. God bless you all!
I met Greg late last year when he was officiating a girls’ volleyball game at Linesville. I was line judging for the Linesville girls and had the great opportunity to work with him, which was very enjoyable. It was also senior night that night and Greg helped make the night even more memorable. He will be missed by many in the community because of his great personality that made him loved by all that knew him. Heaven is lucky to be receiving such a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to Greg’s family and friends. May you rest in peace Greg, gone, but never forgotten.
To the Donor family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of Greg from college. I am glad that he was able to join a group of us at my house summer of 2010; we all had a chance to remember old times. Greg and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
While I may have briefly been in his class as a student,I didn’t get to know him very well. I would like to share my condolences to his family and loved ones.
Although I never personally knew your loved one, he has touched my life. I was in the hospital emergency room next to him when he passed. It may sound strange, but I experienced a profound moment when I realized what had happened. Amidst the bustle that day, time stood still for me as I reflected on my own life, and the people I hold dear. I wondered about his family, the lives he possibly changed, and I began to ponder my own time here on earth. When I was discharged that day, I walked slowly out of the hospital, taking time to look around me and appreciate the beauty in life. I hugged my daughter a little tigher when I returned home. I found out later from friends who knew him what kind of man he was. I am studying to become a teacher, and I can only hope to affect as many young lives as he did. My heart goes out to you in your sorrow. Take solace in knowing that in even the smallest moment, this man had a profound affect on my life.
To Greg’s Family, Iam very sorry to hear of Gregs passing. I have often thought of him since our graduation from ESC He was one of the good guys in life and I am sure will be missed by many who know him. I am glad he was able to fullfill his passion for math and in reaching young people. He was a wonderful person.
As family and friends gather, they will be sharing their most memorable thoughts. As these new found memories are combined with all of your own, they will overflow and forever be etched in your memory and on your heart. Your family are in my prayers.
former Union City resident,
To Mr. Donor: May you rest in peace. You were and are one of my favorite teachers. I never had you for class, but you were my home room teacher for 4 years. You made coming to school every day a pure joy for me, because of you I looked forward to coming to school and sitting talking to you if even for the brief time that we had during home room:-) You will be greatly missed!
To the family: you have my sincerest condolences from the depths of my heart. He was a great teacher and a good and fair man! He was the Class of 1986’s Class teacher: The class voted on this our senior year and he was picked hands down. We the class of 86 loved him very much! I know that he is in the hands of God right now, and watching over each and every one of us. Thank you for sharing him with us!
went to school with Greg,you all have my deepest sympothy,
may GOD grant you all peace and comfort at this time..
Uncle Greg, We will miss you sooo much. I am so proud and lucky to have had you as an Uncle. You have touched so many lives including Chris and myself. Heaven just got one heck of an angel.
Grandma and Grandpa, I m soo sorry for the loss of your son. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.. We love you very much!
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I have so many memories of Greg in Highschool and ESC that I wouldn’t know where to start. We were fellow backpackers in school and took a great trip to Vermont with our club. Greg was always so much fun and I will miss him. Haven’t seen him for about a year but he has always been in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I will keep you (his family) in my thoughts and prayers forever. Goodbye my dear friend.
Love and prayers, Sheryl
I am very sorry to learn of the death of Greg. He was a fellow teacher with me at Maplewood and I have only good memories of him. You have my sincere sympathy.
My condolences to Mr Donors Family
I just would like to say Mr Donor Was a great teacher and a kind person .
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Donor even though I really didnt get to know him.just remember God has another Angel. I graduated from Maplewood class of 91. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
When I was in school, we all really liked Mr. Donor. He was a great teacher who was very fair, he explained things really well and he could really connect with the students. I am sorry to hear the news. He will be missed.
I offer my sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Donor was a friend to me when I was younger. That is what I will remember him for most of all. He was also my teacher and basketball coach. He drove me home from basketball practice to Townville every night, where my dad would pick me up. That year, he gave me the best pet I ever had. My dog PT was his white dog’s puppy. The funniest thing I ever saw Mr. Donor do was his imitation of the cartoon character He-Man. He would put a yardstick down the back of his sweater like He-Man’s sword, recite the opening to the show “I am Adam, Prince of Eternia…etc” When he finished he would reach back and pull the yardstick out and yell “I HAVE THE POWER!” One time the yardstick got stuck in his sweater and he jumped around trying to get it out and ended up breaking it over his head! He was an intelligent,funny and kind man and he will be missed.
First off my sincerest condolences to the family of coach Donor. I was just a young boy when I first was introduced to Mr. Donor as one of my new volleyball coaches. Always positive and very goal driven, he not only taught myself and my teammates how to play the game better he helped us with becoming young men by teaching us discipline and how to work together as one, crucial attributes that have still to this day helped me excel in the workforce and in relationships. His methods and knowledge with life will forever live on, being remembered as not only a friend, coach, and teacher; but as a true mentor of life and for that is soul is immortal. Thank you Mr. Greg Donor, may you find eternal happiness.
I had known Greg since the 1970’s, from classes at Edinboro, then became reacquainted with him through Tool City Volleyball many years later.
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Greg came to stay. He had the ability to make us understand with the passing comment of his wisdom, usually in a humorous or humble fashion. He was somebody that you wanted to know. He stay in our lives for awhile, left footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.
I am proud to have known him and will sadly miss him.
I am very saddened to hear of Mr Donors passing. He was my geometry teacher many years. I still remember many of the trick’s he gave us to get thru geometry as well as life. I have passed them on to my kids. He reffed many of our volleyball games and showed everyone great compassion. I was not the best math student, Greg never hesitated to spend extra time with me or anyone who was willing to try. Our children have lost a great asset, but heaven has gained an angel.
I worked with Greg at Maplewood. He was a very caring individual and a great friend. He touched the lives of so many in such a positive way. My prayers and thoughts go to your family at this time. May God give you the strength and comfort that you need at this time.
Greg was such a help to my daughter, Hope , and myself when she began to play Flash volleyball. His committment to the growth of our children in sports, helping them find ways to pay for this venture were inspiring. I frequently have family members asking if we are going to sell pies and I will always remember him at those pick-up times. Ready to sell the rest of the cases and a wish for a good season. May he have the best season.
I had the privilege of having “Mr. Donor” in my life as a geometry and computer teacher as a student at Maplewood and then of having “Greg” in my life as a colleague when I returned to Maplewood to teach. Greg’s ability and willingness to invest in others’ lives set an example for all of us, and I am honored to have been able to call him teacher, mentor and friend.
“Doan” was a great teacher, loyal friend, and professional mentor in my life. Many of my best high school (and college) memories with him include math classes, sporting events, golf outings, card nights, road trips, and tutoring sessions. His unique sense of humor, objective logic, and plainspoken word choice were among his best attributes. The life perspectives I’ve learned, teaching antics I’ve stolen, and countless memories I’ve cherished will never be forgotten. I regret losing touch over the last couple of years, but rejoice in knowing we’ll hang out again in Heaven. My sincere thoughts and prayers to his family.
GREG WAS A WONDERFUL GUY WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR – WE TRULY ENJOYED HIS COMPANY WHEN HE WAS WITH US – HE WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY ALL – YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS – YOUR FRIENDS AT CORRY DAVITA DIALYSIS
Much to my regret, I believe I only spoke with Greg perhaps once after we graduated together from Union City. He was an integral part of the basketball program there, as student-manager, and I am so pleased to see the life he went on to make for himself as a teacher and coach. Greg was a quality guy, and I’m sure he had an impact on many lives. On behalf of the Class of ’75, my condolences to his parents and family.
While I never actually had Greg as a teacher – I have fond memories of him. Never a day went by inbetween classes that you would’t hear him laughing or playfully agitating someone (especially me!) in the hallway outside of his class room. He will be missed.
My heart was broken when I got the call concerning Greg”s passing. He was a wonderful friend and a great man. I felt so happy every time I was around him. He was such a loving and giving man. Volleyball will not be the same. I will never forget him. May you have all the great memories of a fantastic man during this period. He will be greatly missed. May God bless you all. God bless Greg.
Wow, Greg is sure going to be missed. Jenny and I are praying for you all in this time of grief. It has been an honor to know Greg. His quirky sense of humor and wit never failed to raise an eyebrow or bring laughter. I have known very few people who have been as genuine and selfless as he. I do rejoice knowing that Greg is now at rest with his Saviour in whom he placed his trust.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Donor for a teacher and he was one of my favorite teachers. We talked many times and he was always there for anyone.I have meany cherished memories from his class and the class of 85. He was funny, caring, and a very patient teacher. He would never give up on helping in his class till he knew you understood what he was trying to teach. I will miss him deeply. I hold your family in my thoughts and prayers. And I know that he is a better and happy place and making the other angels laugh. It is nice knowing that he is looking down on all of us. We all can not live forever but the lasting impressions that a person makes on us will live on forever. R.I.P Mr. Donor you will be missed.
what can i say about Mr. Donor, he was wonderful teacher, even tho i didnt have him as a math teacher, he help sported me in 4-H by buying candy for his family. he will be missed but rest in peace Mr Donor. There will never be another teacher like you.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Greg positively influenced the students he worked with and those he associated with in sports. He always had a smile and positive attitude. He will be missed.
To the Donor family,
I was sadden to hear of the passing of Greg. He was our Volley Ball Chaper Interperter. Greg was the best in what he did and held each VB Official to a higher standard. He evaluated me as an offical the past season and the suggestions Greg gave me to be a better offical were taken to heart and will be used to elevate my officiating skills. Greg will be truely missed because he cared about me both as a person and an official.
Philippians 1:9-11
Scott Walters
Thank you Mr. Donor for not only being a great teacher but a good friend. As students in high school it was nice to have someone in your position make the most of our high school experience. I will never forget riding with you to basketball games praying we would make ur there on in one piece 🙂 . I enjoyed going to your dog competitions and driving you back at night. We had many good conversations on those long trips. We meet people in life who mould us into who we are today …… I am proud to say you are a large part of my mould. RIP Greg. I’m pretty sure you and Conrad are getting ready for the next competition