Donald G. Conkey

YOUNGSTOWN — Donald Gene Conkey, 68, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital.

He was born July 3, 1956, in Youngstown, a son of Donald and Joanna Davis Conkey.

Donald graduated from Chaney High School and dedicated his career to working as a plumber / pipefitter for UA Local 396.

Outside of work, Donald found joy in riding dirt bikes and participating in motocross races. He also enjoyed watching his sons and granddaughters play baseball.

Donald leaves behind his wife, Jaci Cantwell; his sons, Josh (Barb) Conkey and Jesse (Katie Heinrich) Conkey, both of McDonald; sisters, Cindy (Tom) Christoff, brothers-in-law, George Bondor and Frank Paden; grandchildren, Tristen, Kacie, Lily and Layne; his first wife, Debora Conkey; and stepgrandchild, Ayden.

In addition to his parents, Donald was preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Bondor and Marsha Paden.

A funeral service in honor of Donald’s life will be 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2024, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave.

Calling hours will take place Monday at the funeral home starting at 4 p.m.