WKYC loses cherished family member
Martha Donahoo, the beloved wife of Del Donahoo, died Tuesday evening after a long illness. Story
If you'd like to leave a condolence note for Del and his family, please use the "comment" link below. We'll print out your notes and give them to Del shortly.
If you'd like to leave a condolence note for Del and his family, please use the "comment" link below. We'll print out your notes and give them to Del shortly.
posted by Dan at
9:13 PM
225 Comments:
Del,
You're in my prayers.
Del, you and your family are in our thoughts. We love you very much!
Del, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Del,
Im sorry to hear of your loss, please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I have recently moved out of state, but have wonderful memories of the "one tank trip", and wish you well.
Kind regards,
Michele
What a wonderful woman, wife, mother and grandmother.... Martha will be missed - I am sorry for your loss - but very happy for the many, many years you both shared together.
My prayers are with you during this painful period.
And to help with the pain - My wish is for you to continue your "Del's Folks"... I know Martha would want you to - you bring so much happiness to all your viewers... Thank you.
Dear Del and Family,
There is much to say on how you and Martha have been a long term part of my extended family....yet there are no words that can express my deepest sympathy for you and your family during this time of reflection.
I think Dan said it best...."You and Martha are in my prayers".
Kindest Regards,
Eric Neubauer
Del & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you all duriing this difficult time. Things will become a little easier with each passing day. The Lord will be your rock in the time of need. Look to him for we know not the hour nor the day.
Del, I will always remember the times I sat with Martha at many of the WKYC functions, along with at our Fish Fry dinners.
Many prayers for her and for you and your family.
We will miss her.
Del...You're the best!! I'm sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this tough time. Cleveland loves you!!
Jeff
N. Royalton
She is at peace and our prayers are for you and your family.
Judy
Del, we just saw you and Martha at Beardens last summer. Martha was so sweet she took the time to stop and say hi to us as she took her goody bag to her cherished husband awaiting in the van.She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Del,
I was shocked and saddened to read about your loss. You and your family are in my thought and prayers...
Del,
April and I are deeply saddened at Martha's passing. I think of you both as part of my family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott (Todd)
Del, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Martha. You and your family are in my thoughts. Think of all the great memories - it will help you get through this rough time. Be strong, Nancy Butano (Joe's youngest daughter)
Del, thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
Del,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Martha was such a lovely lady, and she will be missed by all.
Dear Del,
Know you are in all of our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family. You two have touched so many lives and we all are better for it. God bless.
Del,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Enjoy seeing your smiling face in the early morning hours and you brought the love of your Martha to all of us.
You and Martha had a cherished gift of many years of love together may those wonderful memories carry you through.
Del,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
"What we remember, lives on"
Del, So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of many.
I am sorry to hear about your loss may the lord bless and comfort you and your family in your time of need
I feel a real loss. Please accept my grief of yours.
Del.
I have watched you for many years on Channel 3 and always look forward to your trips. The Loss of your beautiful wife is heart breaking. I feel as if a family member of my own has gone home. You and your family will remain in my prayers
With the Up most respect,
Sharon
Del and Family,
Even though I don't personally know you, I feel like you are part of my family and I've lost my Grandma! Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May your memories be of comfort to you and bring you some peace.
Warmly,
Cindy
Del,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You always spoke of Martha with so much love and pride. It overwelmed my heart.
Del,
Your like family to me. I've watched you for so many years. I feel your loss. May God bless and comfort you and your family.
Vicki
DEL, I have enjoied wathing you and martha over the years and you two seemed like the perfect couple , i am sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers
Del,
We were just sharing about you at our dinner table last eve. and how we have enjoyed you over the years and I woke to the news this morning of your beloved Martha's passing. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family... Sonia and family
Dear Del,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, so sorry for your loss. She is with God now watching over you. I lost my mother when I was 23 (14 yrs. ago) and feel her pressence to this very day. Her memory will live forever in your heart and the hearts of everyone she touched. God Bless.
DEL,
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. KNOW SHE WILL BE ALSO BE MISSED BY THOUSANDS OF VIEWERS. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
LENA
del,
we're so sorry. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
al and julie
Del,
I am so sorry to hear of your precious loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Valerie
Your in my prayers.
Del,
As you & your family are in our thoughts, Martha will always be part of you. You shared a wonderful life with her and that will remain with you forever.
God Bless.
Del, I am sorry for your loss. Martha played the organ for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary on Dec. 31, 1995, when the re-newed their vows. It was an honor to have her there. She often blessed us with her presence at church when she played the organ. You are in our prayers.
Del, may mother god hold and keep you and your family in her arms. my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Del,You have my deepest symphathy for the loss of your wife.
Tom Rosser
Akron,Ohio
Del,
We wish any young couple contemplating marriage could watch some of the video of you and Martha. You could just see the love, mutual admiration, acceptance, and serenity. God bless you and your family. May the wonderful and beautiful memories sustain you! Thanks for being YOU!
Del,
Our sympathy & prayers goes to you and your family at this difficult. I saw on TV, your wife said; how happy the two of you were. Thats so nice to hear. God Bless you.
You and your family our in my thoughts and prayers.
Del,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You are in my prayers Del, it's wonderful that you had 58 years together, folks don't know how to work it out and you two did. God is watching over you. Peace, Maria
Del,
You and your family our in our hearts and prayers...
I started watching you back when you were on with Tom...doing the morning show..
So I kinda feel like I know you and Martha...You always spoke so highly of your wife..
I feel real bad for you and your family but I know with the grace of God, you will get through this.
May God bless you and your family.
With love
The Nelson's
of Ashtabula
Dear Del,
I am sorry for your loss. Your wife had to be one of the nicest people ever. My prayers are with you. If you would like to look up Ecc 9:5, it would no doubt bring comfort.
Love,
Kelly
steven kish from parma ,Del you and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.sorry for your loss and god will be with you and your family. we love you all...bye
Del,
God Bless you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am very sorry for your loss.
Dear Del & Family
It seems that all the good people go way to early in life. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Know that Martha is in a better place free of pain.
The Karlovec family.
Del,
My husband and I have enjoyed you and Martha ever since we moved from our farm in Illinois to the Cleveland area in 1990. Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you!
David and Judy
Del,
I send my deapest sympathies to
you and your family. I had recently lost my mom to a long illness. I have some comfort in
noing that she is at peace and now your wife is at peace as well.
My prayers are with you and your
family. PS: BNe strong, all will be well.
Sincerely: Louis
Del,
Marilyn and I heard of your loss this morning....so sorry. We will have you in our thoughts constantly
John Ashley
Marilyn Schmidt
Del,
I am very sorry for your loss. You and your lovely wife were always a wonderful example of what a marriage should be. You will be in my prayers.
K
sorry to hear about your loss. it is a wondreful thing you where married so many years. you are in my prayers
May it comfort you to know others care and share in your sorrow.
Dear Del,
Our prayers and love are with you and your family. You and Martha have always been a part of Cleveland. When I think of a happy marriage and family life I think of you and Martha. I pray you find peace.
A devoted fan
Please know and take comfort in the love you will always share with each other. May God hold you and your family and friends close.
Del,
What a true example you and Martha are to all of us. Every year at our Canton Football Hall of Fame Parade, I would look for you and ask, where is Martha and with pride you would say here she is. I and all of us, have so enjoyed "Del's Folks" and hope you will continue in Martha's memory. My prayers are with you and your family.
Best Regards,
Monica
Canton, Ohio
Dear Del, Your long and loving marriage to Martha was an inspiration to many. She was a wonderful person and you are a precious gift to our community. God bless you.
Del and Family,
Our family wishes you the best through this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family. Euclid loves you !
Sandra
Del,since moving back from florida you have been part of my morning. You and your family are in my prayers. Love from Geneva
I am so sorry for your loss, you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Jenny
Cleveland, OH
Del and Family,
We are sorry for your loss.
Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Del, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife-your best friend. You are in my thoughts & prayers in this difficult time. It is wonderful to know that you had so many great years together. Lean on God for He will provide you with the comfort only He can. You are in the thoughts of many. God Bless, Shelly
Del,
You've come into our homes sharing Martha with all of us for so long that I feel like I have lost a member of my family. Celebrate her life and rejoice in her celebration in heaven...I wrote this for my Aunt Last year and I would like to share it with you.
Going Home
I am going home to the ones I love
those past the stars and the sky above.
Guided to heaven; angels on winged flight.
Cradle me gently through the deep onyx night.
Those gone before me, whom I've missed for so long,
have all turned out to welcome me home.
They tell me a banquet,a party, a feast,
waits for me beyond mortal reach.
Beyond the glory of all imagination, and into the light of blissful peace and joyous celebration.
I will leave you to go on without me here,
but my memory will live on year after year.
Don't cry, my family, I leave you my love,
to soar past the stars and the sky above.
~Joanna Gotwald - 2006
Del,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I worked at WKYC a handful of years ago, and you are one of the most generous, kind people around. May your memories of your wonderful life with Martha keep you strong. My prayers to you...
Del,
I have watched you on Channel 3 for several years, and always enjoyed the look on your face when you mentioned your beloved Martha (which was often!). You two were blessed to have each other in your lives. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Just know in your heart that she is with her God, looking out for you.
Peace to you,
Mary Urban
Cleveland
God Bless, Dell.
Del,
Find comfort in all your memories. Prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Please know Martha is at peace and you shared 58+ wonderful years together!!!
My deepest sympathies to the Donahoo family on your loss. I hope one day to have a marriage as extraordinary as Del and Martha. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
You and your family our thoughts and prayers.
Painesville, OH
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife. May the comfort from God's Word and your many friends and family embrace you at this time.
Del, how well I can remember so many T.V. shows of yours. You have brought so much enjoyment to others with the help of your dear wife, Martha, that words cannot express enough. You have both shared yourselves with others and I, for one, feel priviledged to know of your goodness. Strengthen your will to continue to share the beauty of life with all of us. We need you to help us stay grounded to life's treasures. It is my prayer to God that he help you now to ease your loss.
Pauline - Euclid, Ohio
Del,
You and your family our in our prayers. We are sorry about your great loss.
Del,
I have never forgotten how kind you were the day you and the crew came out and did a segment with me. I was cleaning houses and had written a book of poetry. Your crew went and filmed me cleaning a house and then came back to mine to talk about the book.That was in 1978. You have never lost your smile or your wonderful way of dealing with people. You are in my prayers. Please know that you are surrounded with love and admiration. Christina
Dear Del,
We are sorry for your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you.
Davis family
Uhrichsville,Ohio
Del and Family,
Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time. Your endless kind words for Martha were always so refreshing and your happiness an inspiration. God Bless you!
Chris
My Condolences
Del,
Thinking of you and your family. You are in my prayers. God Bless.
Hope in Canton
Del,
So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers.
You are in our thoughts and in our prayers .
Del,my Wife and wist to offer our condlences on you lose of your dear Martha.We will keep you and your family in our prayers.God great you and your family peace.
Del,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this time
Del,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's peace be with you all. You're the best.
There is always a rainbow after the rain...
There is always confort after our pain...
There is always and and answer to our prayer...
And always someone who will care.
Linda
North Royalton
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Del, I am so sorry to hear of your beloved wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Del and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you this day. I just lost my husband 3 weeks ago so I know the pain and sorrow.
Del,
So sorry to hear about Martha. She has left you blessed with wonderful memories, and will always be close in your heart.
Thinking of you.
Iva
Del - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved soulmate - your wife! My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family!
Del, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. love John and Traciee Pierce, Sheffield Lake
Del I am sorry to hear of the passing of Martha. Through the years we all have felt like you were both a part of our family -- My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sharron , Chagrin Falls.
Del and family:
My husband and I are so sorry for you loss. We have watched you every morning from when it was Tom & Del show and I know how much she meant to you. I can relate because we have been married 41 years and he is truly my best friend and lover. My heart aches for you. Pat & Dave Ross
Del,
Your "Del's Folks" bring such joy to everyone, we watch every morning. Our prayers are with you.
Del:
I am so sorry for your lose. You are in everyones'prayers.
My sincerest sympothies are with you and your family Del.
She's in a better place.
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I felt a deep sadness when I heard this morning. Everyday during highschool I would watch Tom and Del as I got ready for school in the morning. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Del,
May God bless you and your family and keep you all close to His bossom during this time of need.
Del,
There are no words to express the extent of your loss. Just know that your thousands of fans and friends share your grief.
Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Warmest regards,
Neil Zurcher
We know God will bless and keep you
you shared such a beautiful family life. We understand the pain you are going through ~ may you feel the love and prayers and be uplifted by all the outpouring of support!
Del you and your family are in my thoughts. I am very sorry for your loss, your wife was such a wonderful woman.
Del, May God bless you and your children. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.
Shari and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Martha. May God Bless and keep you in this trying hour.
Powell & Shari Caesar
Del,
My prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time.
gerri
I've never written before to any company, cause or person outside of family, but I could not let the chance pass to say our prayers and hugs are with you and your family. You and Martha were the real deal. She will always be with you. Thanbk you for sharing her with us.
Del,
Please know that many have you in their thoughts and prayers. You and Martha have given so much to Cleveland; now let Cleveland give you their love in return.
Del, I am so sorry for your loss. My brother sister and I used to watch "Tom and Del" (that's what we called it) in the morning before school. I will always remember how you both enjoyed Martha's coffee! I feel like I lost my own grandma.
Julie Williams
Del and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. You are very loved by all your viewers.
DEAR DEL,
MY FAMILY AND I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU ARE CONDOLENCES. WE KNOW ALL TO WELL THE LOSS OF A CLOSE LOVED ONE,BECAUSE WE HAVE LOSSED A CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER A YEAR AGO.
THE FORSYTHE FAMILY
Del & Family...My deepest sympathies offered today on the loss of your cherished wife, mother, and grandmother , you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers!
Not too many people stood up at our wedding to be acknowledged for a 50-year marriage...we love you both, and share in your grief, Del. God Bless both of you. You are in our prayers. Jim and Andrea
DEAR DEL I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR WIFE MARTHA SHE WILL BE SURELY MISSED OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYERS WITH WHEN I AM HOME ON FRIDAYS I LIKE TO WATCH YOU HAVE A BLESS DAY
Del,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. From all your friends at Berlin Wood Products, Berlin, OH
Del,
You and your family are in our prayers.
Del and Family,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Both you and your wife put a smile on my face every time I saw you on the show. It is very apparent that you loved each other tremendously. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Del,
What can I say to you......You were so fortunate to have had such a wonderful marriage and life with Martha. How many people can really claim that for as many years as you were together. Walk in peace Del. Your loss is sad, and you are in my prayers.
Dear Del and family:
I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I have been a faithful viewer for many years and have always admired the wonderful relationship you had with Martha. She will be with you always in your heart. My prayers are with you. Thank you Del for all the wonderful stories.
Linda
Please accept my sympathy. Thank you for your inspiring marraige.
Dear Del & Family,
We have spent many mornings warmed by the glow of your and Martha's love and kindliness. We grieve with you and your family. We thank you for letting us be a part of your life together.
God be with you and yours!
Don & Barb
Del,
I was so sorry to hear about Martha, I feel as if I know each of you. You have been a big part of my life since I moved here to Cleveland. To have someone in your life for as long as you did, is such a gift. Not everyone is given that. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
Beverly
Del,We are so sorry to learn of your precious loss.You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.My father, Matthew, worked with you at WKYC for years and we would watch your shows as a family kind of thing. Thank You for coming into our lives and sharing the love and peacefullness that you and Martha shared with so many people.
Dear Del and Family, WE were saddened to hear of Marth's passing last nite on the news. You were both such an inspiration to us. Just wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time in your life....MEL & LYNN
Del,
Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Del,
I can't express how saddened I am to know that Martha isn't by your side anymore. You two were an amazing couple. I have so many fond memories of you two together. The one coming to mind now, is of your 50th wedding anniversay. You have been like family to me. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Del,
You and your family are in my prayers. To have shared 58 years together is a special thing. Martha will be truly missed.
Del,
Take comfort from God and those around you, and know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Del,
To your family my sympathy. I have seen you and Martha for years coming to the local Heinen's for years and have enjoyed the happiness you both always brought to Bay Village and the airways on WKYC. Thank you for your kindness and joy you both brought to all of us
Scott McDonald
Del, May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers. Thanks so very much for sharing Martha with us! Rosa Freer and Family.
We are sorry for the loss of your wonderful soulmate wife. I recently experienced a profound loss as well, and it is never easy. However, I know you will keep her memory and loving ways centered in your heart each and every day, so please be strong and honor her. We will too.
Del, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love that you and Martha continue to share along with all the wonderful memories over the years bring you comfort. You have an extended family that grieves with you and we send our love to you.
Del, you have always been our hero with your zest for life and positive attitude on the stories you've covered. We know behind every positive person is a companion that shares the same outlook on life. May you rest in the glow of the beautiful relationship you shared with Martha all these many years. We love you and extend our heartfelt prayers at this time of loss.
Del,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You and Martha always made everyone seem like a part of your family.
Dear Del,
Thank you for the countless positive memories of you and your family, but most of all the love between you and your wife. In an era when marriage has been diminished, you truly were an inspiration. You and your family are in my prayers.
Deb said...
Del, I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Del:
So very sorry to hear about your precious Martha....she was a very special lady. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..Take care of yourself and know that God loves you and will get you through this very sad time.
Bernadette and Kenney
Del:
So sorry to hear about the loss of your precious Martha....You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember, God loves you and will help you through this very sad time.
Bernadette and Kenney
Del,you and Martha exemplify the meaning of marriage. You were steadfastly for each other with all-around support. It was obvious love was the foundation of everything in your lives. She was truly a wonderful woman who complimented you.
And, of course, you complimented her. My thoughts, my prayers are with you. Martha was a wonderful woman who, through her personality and presence, made us all better. ----- Leon Bibb, WEWS-TV5, Cleveland.
Del and family,
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Del and Martha DO seem like part of our family and have been for years...thanks for memories...God Bless you all!
Delbert,
I've known and loved you and Martha nearly 40 years so I feel a part of me left when Martha left this life. Martha touched everyone,
with her love and kindness...as did you.
I'm sure she is resting in peace with our Creator. May the peace of that Creator be always with you in your time of grief.
Del,
You and Martha have been an inspiration for all that is good in a marriage. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Martha is now the Angel on your shoulder, as well as in your heart.
Love and Peace,
Monica and Deke
Del,
You may not know me, but I know you. You would always stop in at the Hertz Downtown location on your way thru from the old building and speak to me. I am deeply saddened that your lifetime partner has left your side. But remember she will be waiting for you on the other side. My deepest, deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
Nancy
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. God has truly blessed you for many years. I will remember you in my prayers. May God continue to keep you and your family.
Del, You & your family our in my families thoughts & prayers. God Bless You.
Tracy
DEL,
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS. NOW THAT YOUR WIFE IS AT PEACE WITH GOD HER LOVE AND MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS LIVE WITHIN YOU AND EVERYONE SHE TOUCHED. THAT IS ONE OF THE MANY BLESSINGS GOD HAS GIVEN US !!!
GOD BLESS ,
SKIP
Del, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have always enjoyed your visits with Martha. We will all miss her very much.
Your East Side Cafe Friends
Sandusky, Ohio
Del,
God makes no mistakes! You enjoyed your wife for many years and now heaven will get a chance to see how "perfect" she is. My family will keep your family in our prayers.
Del,
You are in our prayers....very sorry for your loss.
Del,
What a wonderful example you and Martha are. We are in our thoughts and prayers. We look forward to seeing you in the mornings with Del's Folks.
A HEAD START ON HEAVEN
When those we love have passed away
Our hearts at first are sad,
But here is a thought to comfort us
And a reason instead to be glad
They just got a head start on heaven
And beat us there for a little while
They are already hearing the Angels sing
And looking down on us with a smile
The ones of us they left behind
Will miss them here below
But when it's time in God's own plan
It will be our turn to go
Then we'll meet again in Heaven
And be together for evermore
They'll be waiting there to welcome us
When we arrive at Heaven's door.
Author:Helen Bush
Del, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Brenda, Ashland Ohio
Dear Del,
I am so sorry for your loss. Don't ever feel lonely because your baby will always be close to you in your heart and on your mind. She will always love you as much as you love her and she will always be by your side until the day you two can finally be as one for eternity. May god bless you and keep you safe and well.
Your friend,
Donna
Del,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family thru this rough time in your lives.But by the Grace of God and all the memories you and your family have you will make it thru it all. Just remember keep the sparkle in your eyes and carry on with your "one tank" trips as Martha would want you to do and she"ll be beside you the whole way in your heart and in your eyes with the sparkle you have allways carried and in your smile when you mentioned her name.
A Love that will allways be with you.
Take Care
The Skinner Family
of Ashland County
Del,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family thru this rough time in your lives.But by the Grace of God and all the memories you and your family have you will make it thru it all. Just remember keep the sparkle in your eyes and carry on with your "one tank" trips as Martha would want you to do and she"ll be beside you the whole way in your heart and in your eyes with the sparkle you have allways carried and in your smile when you mentioned her name.
A Love that will allways be with you.
Take Care
The Skinner Family
of Ashland County
Dear Del,
Martha was my son's first piano teacher. She was a very special lady who, I'm sure, is making heaven sound a bit sweeter with her music.
God bless you and your family.
Margy and Christopher
Del,
You and your family are in our prayers. May god watch over you and your family during this time.
Del,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Del, You are in our thoughts and pryaers. We always enjoyed spending time with you and Martha. Your friends from the East Side Cafe, Sandusky, OH
Del,
Even though I just met you last week along with my mom and dad at the nursing facility, we feel like we've known you forever from T.V. Our condolences go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and Martha is in our prayers.
Rose Haynam & Mary & Andy Gnip
Del,
To you and your family our deepest sympathy and prayers. Martha was a wonderful person ( better than most of us in TV)and truley is at peace and in a better place.She will be waiting for us all with a cup of coffee when we get there.
Dear Del, and family,
As with many others, I saw the special love you and Martha have for each other. May you know that love never dies and you have the prayers and support of many. Our deepest sympathies are with you and your family at this time. May God grant you His comfort.
DEL, ALONG WITH THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER PRAYERS YOU WILL ALSO BE IN OUR PRAYERS. MARTHA WAS SUCH A FINE LADY AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL, SHE ALWAYS HAD A HELLO AND SMILE WHEN EVER WE MET. YOUR FAITH WILL HELP TO HEAL.
ROSEMARIE & BOB QUINLAN
Del and family
So sorry to hear about your lose. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
susan
Dear Del and Family, We are so sorry for the loss of your wife. There is a special verse in the Bible that helps at this time. The Lord tells us not to sorrow as if we had no hope.It is found in 1st Thess.4:13. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers Jim & Judy Farrar
Dear Del & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
'There is nowhere you can go that God has not been there before you, and prepared a place for you'
Sincerely,
Mindy Myers Davis
Martha was like the Grandmother of Cleveland. She set a standard that all grandmother's strive to attain. She loved her husband, her family and her church. We all thought that Martha was a part of our family. God blessed us all just knowing her and about her.
Del and Family:
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I first met you and Martha while pumping gas when I first moved to the westside and have been in love with you both since then. Last year, I was dining at Three Birds when you were doing your Valentine's special. She will always be your special Valentine's. Our thoughts are with you and your special gal.
What more can you say than our hearts go out to you and your family at this time. May the Lord watch over you as you continue your life's journey without your beloved Martha. Both of you have made our lives richer. She was a wonderful woman who found an equally wonderful man to share her life with. Our sincerest condolences to you.
Del,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss, as a breakfast timer I've come to reguard you as my extended family, you are in my prayers-god bless.
Kelley Tropp
Del & Family - I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your many happy memories together will help sustain you during this difficult time. Take Care - Christina
Del,
You and Martha were blessed for your time together. You both should be poster examples of "True Love". My husband and I share the same example you and Martha showed greater Cleveland. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Just remember we keep those we love in our hearts and prayers. Thank you for you, and all that you do!!
God Bless You And Yours,
Mike and Nancy
Cleveland
Dear Del:
I feel I have known you and Martha forever. You came to our Church in Maple Hts. I have watched you and Tom Haley since my 39 year old son was a little boy. I still watch you on the morning show. Martha was such a huge part of your life and I know you'll miss her. But you'll be able to see her in your children and grandchildren and you'll know exactly where she is relieved of all her pain. I will pray for you and your family. Please keep Del's Folks as long as you can, we love you.
Del and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was deeply saddened when hearing the news. My love to you, God bless, Linda
Del,
You're in our prayers.
Dave & Donna
sorry for your loss,you and your family are in our prayers
dear del,
you are in our prayers.
martha was as proud of you as you
of her.God Bless You.
Dear Del,
I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Mr. Donahoo,
in 1984 I taught next door to Marcie at Fullerton School. I met your lovely wife there. I have a copy of her zucchini bread recipe that I have always cherished.
My prayers and with you and your family.
Wanda Kado Sullivan
Del, I am so sorry for your loss. You are very much in my thoughts and prayers. May God keep you in the palm of His hand, and be everything you need always.
Love and prayers.
Del
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a sweet lady Martha was. You and your family are in my prayers.
God Bless.....Patti
Del...I am so very sorry for your loss. How joyous it was to see the two of you together. Martha was a sweet woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. God Bless......Pat S.
How happy the man who has a loving wife by his side.
How blessed the woman who has a loving husband by her side.
They shall share eternity together and finally see their God.
Rejoicing with the saints on Heaven's gain--
All our prayers,
Mark, Adele and Matthew
Broadview Heights, Ohio
Dear Del,
My heartfelt prayers go with you and your family. I have watched you on tv for so many years. You always spoke so highly of Martha. You were always so proud of her and it showed. The love of your life is now in a better place. May you and your family rejoice in all the memories that you have with her.
My best wishes for you and yours,
Kathy
Del sorry to here about your lost . she is in a much better place now. johnson family
My dear Del, Dennis and I are so sorry to hear this news. We loved Martha. She was a joy to know. Our prayers are with you. Barb Goulden
I have never personally met you or Martha, but have been touched by all the years of seeing you both on TV and hearing your stories of love. You have both been an inspiration to many. May your loss be eased by the support and love of others.
I just wanted to express my sadness for the loss of your beloved Martha. I had met the two of you on a few ocassions and would also say that it was so nice to meet another "Martha". My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Martha Adkins
Del,
God bless you and Martha, the great city of Cleveland, Ohio mourns with you.
Anonymous
Del
Your in my family prayers we have never met but i feel you have been a big part of our family and our thoughts are with you at your time of need
god Bless
The Kissinger family
Dear Del,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I'm praying for you. Just remember,
Martha is in a much better place and you will be with her again one day.
dear del your martha will be your angel now.
Dear Del,
So sorry to hear of your beloved wife's passing. I never have met her or yourself in person, but I've lived in the Cleveland area all my life (I'm 53) and have always enjoyed your broadcasts--and the times you included her as well.
May God Bless you and yours at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Delores Stevens
Timberlake,Ohio
Del and Family, we are very sorry for the lose of Martha. You and your family are in our prayers.
Have enjoyed you on the air for many years, going back to you and Tom. Also was gratified to hear about you and Martha. Together you were an inspiration to the rest of us. Thank you. Am sorry you lost her but your memories will live on. Diane
Del, you and Martha were a great team. Over the last seven years when Dean was working at the station you and I discovered our Hawkeye connection. My sincere condolences on Martha's passing. I will truly miss seeing the Donahoo Team at the channel 3 functions. She is a great inspiration for all of us on what an angel and a soulmate should be!
Janis Cummings
In our thoughts and prayers...what a wonderful life together!
Del, I have watched you for 27yrs and remember like yesterday Martha making you and Tom coffee! You are forever in my prayers, God Bless you and your family.
Del & Family,
We extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We ask that your most cherished moments with Martha bring you through this most difficult time.
Del, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Trust in God to get you through. What a wonderful life you two had.
Del, A love like the two of you shared is hard to come across these days. We are so sorry for your loss.
Dear Del and Family,
So many years I smiled in the mornings hearing about Martha and knowing of your love for her. How I wish our tv programming would have more testimonies of real life
and true love. Thanks for all these wonderful memories. You and you family have been truly blessed and have been a blessing for so many viewers. God hold you all in His loving arms.
Del..I am so sorry to hear of your loss..You shared a lifetime together that many people envied..You showed what life and love are all about..God bless you and keep you in his loving care always.
I am so sorry for your loss, I enjoyed watching you in the mornings growing up, watch you Del's Folks, and seeing you guys at different appearences. Your family is in our thoughts!
Del, Pat and I want you to know what a pleasure it was to have known you both. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack & Pat Moffitt
Dearest Del and Family:
We are so sorry to hear about Martha. She was such a wonderful woman. It was easy to see why you loved he so much. To have been given the gift of 58 wonderful years is truly a blessing. One day you'll be reunited with Martha and you'll once again you'll be with your true love. Thank you for sharing your deep love with all of us. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Irene Baranski
Concord, OH
Del, You are in my thoughts and prayers.And know how much you and your precious Martha meant to all of your loyal viewers and friends. Sincerely, Cindy
Dear Del,
We always look forward to your visits to God’s Country here in Wayne County Ohio. My mom and dad, Milton and Ella Rohrer, always enjoyed your visits in our area. Harold and I were saddened to learn of Martha’s death and wish you God’s special blessings in the days ahead.
Harold and Lois Hochstetler
Orrville, OH
Del,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Del and family,
I remember meeting you and Martha at a festival in 1986 and thinking what a lovely woman she was then. Please accept our condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Kuyon family...Meg, Jim, Donna and James
Dear Del and family
You are in our prayers and thoughts are with you. May God grant you peace and comfort at this time. You both set a wonderful example of what a happy couple should be. Bless you and may you know how your TV family loved you both too and the joy you have brought to us through the years.
Del and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
You and Martha had a wonderful life together, and those memories will live on in you and your children. She is always with you !!
Del,
I enjoyed (for years) your show with Tom and was sorry when you two were no longer on the air. I always appreciated the fact that you were able to mention Martha everyday through "Martha's coffee". My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Harriet Muetzel
Del & Family:
A few years ago, you attended a concert by the US Air Force singing group (I believe at Bay Presbyterian). You and Martha sat next to my Dad and my Mom and you and my Dad debated retirement (my Dad had just retired). My Mom & Dad enjoyed meeting you both. In April of this year, my Mom lost her fight with cancer at 74 and my Dad misses her so much. I know words can't make it hurt less - you have touched many peoples' lives and your and your family are in our prayers.
Del, We are so sorry to hear about Martha.Although we never had the opportunity to personally meet her, we know from meeting with you on a couple occasions and what a wonderful person you are that Martha had to be a special person also. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your friends from Cowgerhouse,
Ed and Mary Cowger
Del, Reading about yours and Martha's love story and faith and commitment makes me rejoice and gives hope to us all. What a gift! You will always be together.
Love and prayers for your continued comfort,
Ruthann
Del, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I always loved watching you and Tom in the morning and hearing you talk about your beloved Martha. My prayers are with you and may God give you the strength to endure your loss. God bless you.
Vicki Mettler
Del,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this terrible time.
NATAS and NATAS Board of Govenors
Dear Del,
I can see Martha in the kitchen. One of my fondest memories of Cleveland is living close to you two, on the lake. I'll make sure David and Laura know about their piano teacher's death. We all send our love.
Mona
Del, i am so sorry for your loss. I used to watch you and Tom in the morning, you had the best show on, really woke me up. Martha was so much a part of that show, with her coffee. Just wanted to let you know how much you all were part of my life back then.
Del, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss - you will certainly be in my prayers. I always enjoyed listening to you tell stories about her and watch as you dropped whatever you were doing to take her phone call. I will be thinking of you. With love, Allison (Glovna) Clarke
I just learned of Martha's death today when you spoke of it on Channel 3. I was saddened to hear. I remember meeting you and Martha at a Big 10 golf outing several years ago. I remember her being such a sweet and friendly person. Please take care. An IU friend. Nancy
Del,
I've been watching channel 3 news for years but just recently returned from a trip to New England and didn't find out about Martha until today, 10/19. I am saddened by the news but know that God, in his infinite wisdom, will get you through these difficult times. You are blessed to have such wonderful memories and to have found the love of your life so early. I admire your courage and your faith. Never stop giving God the glory as you always do. Martha is surely with her maker in a glorious place! You are in my prayers.
Del,
Just wanted to say that my thoughts and prayers are with you... it was a pleasure and an honor to have been able to welcome your wife with you into my home and studio. I really am grateful for the brief time my mother-in -law and I had to get to know her just a little bit.
I'm sure you know that you have the love & support of your community, and just want to thank you again for bringing her along the day you came to my studio.
With sympathy,
-Susan Begin
(the gourd artist in Olmsted....)
Del,
My name is Karen,and I am the assistant producer for Golden Opportunities. I want to extend my deepest sympathy with you and your family. I know you will always have wonderful memories to cherish of your wife. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Karen Leach
Del,
My sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your wife. You are a lucky man to have had her so long as a part of your life. Your marriage should be a testament to married couples everywhere.
Dear Del:
I am so very sorry to learn of the death of Martha. She was a beautiful lady and together, you were an amazing, loving and generous couple. May God Bless you and your family during this time. You are in our prayers!
Del,
I watched you and Tom Haley every morning from when i was 13 til you went off the air. You always spoke so warmly of Martha and I know she will always be with you in some way. I offer my condolensces to you and your family. Andrea
Del,
You and your family have been a part of the Cleveland Area for many years. To lose one who was so loved as Martha is truly a burden for you and your family, and all of Cleveland. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
In Christian sympathy,
Bob & Darlene
Your loss is mine. I think of you often. I will always keep you and Martha in my heart. You are a good friend. Everyone at the Can-Do-It Farm in Jefferson remembers you.
Del,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your beloved memories bring you comfort in this your time of grief.
May You feel the Lord upholding you through this difficult time.
God bless you.
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