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Derrell Kenneth O'Donnel

October 14, 1924 — May 6, 2015

O'DONNEL, Derrell, age 90, born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 14, 1924, passed away on May 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and James O'Donnel and three sisters, Arlene Pickel, Carol Patrick and Ardith Young. Derrell is survived by his wife of 73 years, Thelma O'Donnel; one son, Don (Kenann) O'Donnel of Clearwater, FL and two daughters, Lynn (Bill) Reeves of Centerville, OH and Sandra (Ron) Diorio of Bellbrook, OH; grandchildren, Audra Liswith (Ted) of Florida, Scott Diorio of Bellbrook, OH, Chad O'Donnel (Janie) of Minnesota, Jennifer Diorio of Bellbrook, OH and Cheryl Reeves-White (Aaron) of Blacklick, OH. He is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Derrell retired from Dayton Daily News in 1987 and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Funeral services will be held at Routsong Funeral Home, 81 N. Main St. Centerville, OH on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at 11:00am with a visitation starting 2 hours prior to the service (9:00am-11:00am). Burial will be at David's Cemetery immediately after the service. In memory of Derrell, donations may be made in lieu of flowers, to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Pike Dayton, OH 45409.

Funeral Home:
Centerville Routsong Funeral Home
81 N. Main St.
Centerville, OH
US 45459

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

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Routsong Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Centerville

81 North Main Street, Centerville, OH 45459

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

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81 North Main Street, Centerville, OH 45459

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