A Sad Day…


One of the dearest couples I’ve ever known are no longer together, Martha Donahoo has passed away after a long illness. Del and Martha were sweethearts for more than 50 years. Both of them made everyone they knew feel like they were part of their family. Martha went everywhere Del did, making sure he had everything he needed for his television reports. She woke up early with him to make sure he had breakfast at 3:30am before he went to WKYC for work. But, unfortunately in the end, it was him that had to care for her. My heart breaks for Del and his loss. I first met Martha in person some 15 years ago when they traveled to Wooster for a personal appearance. A couple of city leaders gave Martha, Del, a cameraman, a me a tour of a couple downtown buildings for Del’s story. Martha never let me forget that time. I felt like I’ve knew Martha earlier because Del mentioned her so much on “Today in Cleveland” when I was growing up. We’d watch it while waiting for the school bus. Martha was a great lady and she will be missed by so many people.