Donald E. “Don” Brobst
Nov. 25, 1931 — April 23, 2021 (age 89)
CANFIELD — Donald E. "Don" Brobst, 89, passed away peacefully early Friday (April 23) at his home with family by his side.
Donald was born in Youngstown Nov. 25, 1931, the son of Byron W. and Martha Ashton Brobst.
He graduated in 1949 from Chaney High School and lived much of his life in this area.
Mr. Brobst proudly served in the U.S. Army in the early 1950s.
He later attended Youngstown State University's Williamson School of Business and computer school with IBM in Endicott, N.Y.
Don owned and operated a computer software company, Delta Services in Canfield, for more than 20 years.
He was an avid reader and enjoyed people and working crossword puzzles.
He loved "movie Sundays" with his grandson as well as watching his granddaughter dance.
Don liked traveling, especially to Las Vegas and taking cruises, and he had a deep love of nature.
He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown.
Don leaves his wife, Linda Gutierrez Brobst, whom he married Jan. 3, 2004; sons Brian D. Brobst (Tom) of Cleveland and Frank (Gina) Hunt of Austintown; daughters Terri L. Brobst (Kerry Schwanz) of Myrtle Beach and Elizabeth (Vince) Conglose of Austintown; grandchildren Vinny (Don's "special buddy") and Bella; a great-granddaughter, Lucille; his brother, Diocese of Youngstown retired priest, Rev. Richard A. Brobst of Villa Marie, Pa.; and his fur-buddy, Charlie.
Don's first wife, H. Janet Phillips Brobst, whom he married April 30, 1955, passed away May 25, 2000.
Family and friends may call Tuesday (April 27) from 10 to 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church on Norquest Boulevard in Austintown where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Those attending the visitation or Mass must follow social distancing guidelines. Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown is handling arrangements.
To those who cannot attend, or are uncomfortable doing so at this time, please keep Don and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
Committal will take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.
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This story was originally published April 25, 2021 at 12:19 PM with the headline "Donald E. “Don” Brobst."