William P. Donovan

William P. Donovan, 56, of Westerville, formerly of Vermilion, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at his home after a 1 year illness. He was born March 11, 1952 in Portsmouth, VA, and had lived in Vermilion 22 years before moving to Westerville last year.. He worked as a claims specialist for State Farm Insurance for 30 years. He was a graduate of Allegany College, PA, and a member of AA. He loved animals, enjoyed golf, photography, cooking and had a talent for pencil drawings. Survivors include his daughter, Kristina S. Donovan, Vermilion; sister, Susan (Tom) Appel, PA; brothers, Keith Donovan, PA and Thomas Donovan, Maine; an uncle, William (Joanne) Kuse, North Carolina and nieces, nephews and 1 great nephew. Preceding him in death were his parents, James J. and Corrine (nee Kuse) Donovan and a brother, Timothy Donovan. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday, June 6, 2008 at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. The Reverend Krisi Foster, associate pastor of the United Church of Christ, will officiate. Interment will be in Whitehaven Memorial Park, Mayfield Heights, Ohio. The family suggests memorial contributions to Alcoholics Anonymous, 577 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052 or the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.