Donald Bargary's Obituary
Donald R. Baragry was born on June 4, 1928 and passed away on October 6, 2024. Donald was born and raised in Mantua, Ohio by his parents Thomas Baragry, Sr. and Mildred Haley Baragry. His siblings were Thomas Jr. (deceased) and sister Elaine Grubb of Ravenna. Donald attended Mantua Village Schools where he excelled in athletics while playing three sports. He married his high school sweetheart Patricia Cartwright on February 4, 1950. Don and Pat’s four children are: Colleen (Jeff) Crane of Mantua, Cindy (Mike Adams) Herr of Ravenna, Georgia Larson of Largo, Florida and Rollin Baragry of Ravenna.
Donald and his father owned the Mantua Hardware in Mantua Village for 20 years. He also worked as a General Foreman at Chrysler Corp in Twinsburg and retired from there.
Soon after retirement, Don and Pat moved to sunny Okeechobee, Florida where he was an avid golfer. A few years later, they moved to Largo, Florida where he enjoyed watching Tampa’s pro sports teams. Don and Pat lived in Florida for over 30 years. Pat now resides in Ravenna, Ohio.
His grandchildren are Michael Herr (deceased), Laura Herr, Lisa Holloway, Rachel Cobb, Heather Oswald, Ian, Tim and Robert Baragry, Ted and Joe Crane. He has nine great grandchildren.
Donald’s smile and sense of humor will be deeply missed by his family and friends. The family would like to sincerely thank Crossroads Hospice and Longmeadow Rehabilitation Center. Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral. His final resting place will be Hillside Cemetery in Mantua Village.
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