Donald O’Flaherty

Donald Fred O’Flaherty, age 60, of Frazeysburg, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025 at Genesis Hospital following a brief illness.
Born July 27, 1965, in Newark, Ohio, he was a son of the late John and Darlene (Cannon) O’Flaherty and a 1983 graduate of Tri-Valley High School and a 1986 graduate of COTC. Don was a lifelong member of Community Bible Church and after 41 years of service, he recently retired from Defense Supply Center Columbus.
Don was an avid outdoorsman enjoying both hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and visiting new restaurants. For many years, while his children were young, he coached little league baseball and was active in local Cub Scouts. As his children moved into high school, he cheered them on at all their sporting events and was a licensed official for Ohio High School Swimming and Diving competition.
Don is survived by his wife Helen (McGee) O’Flaherty, whom he married December 21, 1985; two sons, Daniel (Jennie) O’Flaherty of Frazeysburg and Joseph (Lauren) O’Flaherty of Howard, Ohio; one daughter, Sarah (Alec) Martin of Frazeysburg; two granddaughters, Maeve and Ish, and one sister, Janna (Jeff) Hetrick. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters in-law, Robert (Paula) McGee, Jamie (Theresa) McGee, Judy (Jay) Lefever, Brenda (Tony) D’Ostroph, Dianna Pierce, and many nieces and nephews
Don was predeceased by his parents, John and Darlene (Cannon) O’Flaherty; his in-laws, Robert and Violet (Pierce) McGee and his brother-in-law, Matthew Pierce.
Friends and family may call from 2pm to 4pm on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Homes, 110 West Third Street.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 29, 2025 at the funeral home with Pastor Eric Cooper officiating.
Don will be laid to rest beside his parents in Frazeysburg Cemetery.