Donald A. Fox

Donald A. Fox, 61, passed away unexpectedly December 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on June 29, 1961, in Youngstown, the son of George Fox Jr. and Edith Mechling Fox. A 1979 graduate of Wilson High School he was employed by Vallourec Star for 33 years as a coater operator retiring May 31, 2022. Don was known for his full of life personality and sarcastic wit. He was a selfless generous spirit who was a friend to everyone he met. Children and animals were instantly drawn to him. Don was happiest surrounded by his family camping and glamping at Holiday Camplands. He was an avid hockey fan of the Youngstown Phantoms hockey team and the fearless leader of the Dyno Mutts trivia team. He is survived by his children Donald “DJ” (Ashley Macias) Fox, and Kacie (Paul Liccardi) Fox, his fiancé Kristen Peterson, sister Cissie Fox and brother Jim Fox, grandson Ricky Miller III, niece Laurie, nephews Billy and Bobby, great nieces Amirah and Emma, great nephew Timmy and his faithful canine companions Katie and Remi. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother George Fox.

Visitation for Don will be held Wednesday January 4, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Lane Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, followed by a 7:00 PM funeral service. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial donations to the family for a memorial bench at the Canfield Fair and remaining funds to be donated to Holiday Camplands. To leave condolences to the family please visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com