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Donald D. Knox 1934-2025

CHAMPION — Donald D. Knox, 91, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at St. Joseph Warren Hospital.

He was born Nov. 24, 1934, in Confluence, Pa., a son of the late John E. Knox and Margaret Peck Knox.

Don had lived in Warren since 1953 and was formerly of Confluence, Pa. He worked as a tinner at Packard Electric for 42 years, retiring in 1995.

Don married the love of his life, Phyllis Ann Glotfelty, on Sept. 25, 1954; they enjoyed 71 years of marriage together. He was a longtime member of Lordstown Lutheran Church and loved to go fishing, loved his cars, loved woodworking and loved being around his great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and by two sisters, Phyllis Knox and Shirley Benford.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis A. Knox of Champion; one daughter, Brenda and John Lansdowne of East Palestine; one son, Keith and Michelle Knox of Lordstown; one sister, Carol Runge of Bridgeport, Connecticut; one brother, Gene and Kitty Knox of Warren; six grandchildren, Jordan, Candice, Dawnelle, Lindsey, Tiffany and Brandon; and seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, at Lordstown Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Steve Brown officiating.

Calling hours will be 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday at the church. Cremation will follow the services.

Donald will be laid to rest in Addison Cemetery in Addison, Pa.

The family has requested that all donations please be made to Lordstown Lutheran Church, 5615 Palmyra Road SW, Warren, OH 44481, in his memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online. To send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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