Donnie F. Thrasher

Donnie F. Thrasher, age 87, of Troy Twp, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 11th, 2016 at UH-Geauga Medical Center. He was born in Titusville, PA to the late Donald F. and Reva (Daugherty) Thrasher on January 17th, 1929. He retired as a carryall driver for Ronyak Paving Company and then enjoyed serving as an Amish Taxi Driver. He was a longtime member of the N.E.O. American Trucks Historical Society and the Historical Engine Society which met in Burton. Donnie enjoyed truck club meetings and also spending time with his beloved family and friends.

He will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 15 years, Deborah (Morris) Thrasher; children, Bill (Karen) Thrasher, Donna (Geoff) Barres, Chris (Douglas) Zeigler, Brad Hill; sister-in-law, Janet (David) Hatcher; grandchildren, Mat (Sarah) Thrasher, Morgan (Chris Love) Barres, Casey Zeigler; great-grandchildren, Evalyn and Collin; and many friends. Donnie is preceded in death by: his parents, second wife, Jean (Morton) Thrasher; daughter Janet Thrasher; and brothers, Jacob Thrasher and Donald Thrasher.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 12 P.M. ON MONDAY, MAY 16TH, 2016 AT BEST FUNERAL HOME, 15809 MADISON RD., MIDDLEFIELD, OH 44062. Family and friends will be received from 5-7 P.M. on Sunday, May 15th, 2016 and on Monday from 10 A.M. until the time of service. All services will be at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donnie's memory are requested to be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.