John Daniel Donovan, Sr.'s Obituary
John Daniel Donovan, Sr., age 90, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025. John was born in Pittsburgh on February 24, 1935, in the elevator at St. Joseph Hospital on the Southside. He was the son of the late John and Elizabeth Donovan and brother to the late Edward (Audrey) Donovan. John was married to the late Ruth Ann (Seemiller) Donovan for 66 years.
John graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1952 and started work at US Steel before serving for 2 years in the US Army. He was employed for over 31 years by US Steel working his way from the mill to corporate accounting while earning his degree from Duquesne University. John's greatest passion was his family. He also enjoyed golfing , dancing, watching football, and traveling. He was an excellent card player and known as the "Card Shark" at his retirement community.
John was a beloved husband; wonderful father to Elizabeth "Betty Mae" (Kevin) Tatman, Elaine (Keith) Golebie, Kathleen (Doug) Cromer, John (Karen) Donovan, Jr., and the late Dale (Marija Prica) Donovan; loving grandfather to Matthew (Christina Mansi) Tatman, Justin (Lauren) Tatman, Emma Golebie, Leah (Jeremy) Taylor, Jessica Cromer, Katherine (Tony) Pici, Joshua Golebie, Brad Cromer, Hunter Donovan, and Caelan Donovan; cherished great-grandfather to Eden Carriero, Cairo Campbell, Anthony Pici Jr., Bre Tatman, Brooks Pici, and Jamie Tatman.
Family and friends will be received on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10 A.M.- 12 P.M. at The Temple of the Crucified One, 335 East 10th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. A committal service will be held following visitation at 1 P.M. in the Jefferson Mausoleum at Jefferson Memorial Park, 401 Curry Hollow Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.
Online condolences may be left at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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