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