Donald W

Metheny

DONALD W. METHENY

Donald W. Metheny a.k.a. "Papa" passed away on August 19, 2023, at Kingston of Sylvania, ending his journey just ten days short of his 94th birthday.

An avid fan of the Detroit Tigers, he watched every game he could and had the jubilation and disappointment of all the ups and downs.

March "madness" was a time for college basketball.  He and his beloved "Nana" would sit and analyze what went right and more particularly what went wrong.  Forever the coach "Papa" coached many young men in Toledo during his journey.  Throughout his career he would meet young men he coached, and they would greet him and engage in conversation about how each had progressed in life.  They recalled with fond memories his coaching lessons and how those helped in life.

Born August 29, 1929, in Terra Alta, West Virginia to Willis and Lena Metheny, he resided his adult life in Toledo.  He married his love "Peg" in November 1949, and they celebrated 72 years of marriage and reared four children.

Don worked for over 35 years in the funeral business in Toledo ending his career at Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary and after retirement, he enjoyed selling real estate.

Affectionately known as 'Papa' he is survived by his daughters Debra Smith (Jim Adray), Robin Heffelfinger (Rick); sons in law Greg Smith, Guy Au (Tracy); and grandsons Brian Smith (Cindy) and their children Nolan and Cooper; Joe Au (Stefanie); Matthew Au, and his daughter Bridgette; and John Mitchell (Carly), and their son Thomas and nephew John Nickell (Kay).

He was preceded in death by his wife Peg; his parents; infant son, Thomas; daughter, Susan Au; and sister Dortha.

The family will receive friends at the Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. Toledo, (at Woodley Rd.) after 11 AM Friday with funeral services to immediately follow at 1 PM.

Interment will be private for the family at Lake Township Cemetery Millbury, OH.

The family expresses their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the staff and administration of Kingston Residence of Sylvania; Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice for their loving care and support for "Papa" the last months of his journey.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations can be made to Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice 1730 South Reynolds Road Toledo, OH 43614.

Online condolences may be left at www.fothdorfmeyer.com