Richard E. Donley

June 21, 1952 - December 6, 2018

Richard E. Donley, age 66, of Newcomerstown, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Community Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia. He was born Saturday, June 21, 1952 in Coshocton to the late Eugene K. and Mary R. (Sturtz) Donley. He was a 1971 graduate of Ridgewood High School and also graduated from the Canton Welding Institute. He retired from Gradall in New Philadelphia where he was a former Union President for several years. He also worked for the Newcomerstown Fire Department as well as NERS. He was also a lifetime member of the Newcomerstown Elks Lodge #1555 where he was the past exalted ruler in 2016. He was also a member of the Isleta United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. (Maurer) Donley whom he married on July 27, 1979; his son, Jason R. Donley of New Philadelphia; a daughter, Alicia M. Donley of Newcomerstown; sisters, Sue (Greg) Randles of Dresden, Deb (Kelly) Gossett of West Lafayette, Terry Meiser of Newcomerstown, Candy (Robert) Scherer of West Lafayette and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jo Scherer; two nieces and a great nephew and his loving pet of 16 years, Harley. A memorial service will be Monday, December 10, 2018 at 8:00 PM at the Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown with Pastor Dan Eggan officiating. Visitation will be on Monday, December 10, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with Elks services being conducted at 6 PM at the Addy Funeral Home in Newcomerstown. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or the Isleta United Methodist Church, 58608 Coshocton Co. Rd. 9, Newcomerstown, OH 43832 Online condolences may be made at www.addyfuneralhome.com