MANSFIELD: Donald "Don" K. Sowash, 71, of Mansfield, Ohio died Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Ashland, OH.
Born May 4, 1944 in Mansfield, he was the son of Delner D. and Adlyn (Stahl) Sowash.
A 1966 graduate of Madison High School, Don attended St. John's United Church of Christ.
He had worked for over 40 years as a grocery store manager at numerous locations.
Don was a history buff, primarily of the Civil War, and while on vacations made sure his route took his family past many historical sites
. He was an avid sports fan
He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, softball, and taking car rides in the country.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Nikolaus) Sowash of Mansfield, OH; daughter, Jennifer L. Sowash of Columbus, OH; son, James D. (Dawn) Sowash of Chalfout, PA; grandchildren, Maggie R and Morgan J. Sowash of Chalfout, PA; sister, Keitha (Robert) Allen of Mansfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Norma Jean Hairston and Evelyn Shafer.
Friends may call Thursday, June 4, 2015 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Ontario, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 5, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home conducted by Pastor Jared Ruark.
Burial will be held at Mansfield Memorial Park at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of North Central Ohio or the Alzheimer's Association or Richland County Historical Society.
Words of comfort may be expressed at
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