Paul Joseph Donovan

March 8, 1944 - October 12, 2024 (80 years old)

Columbia, Maryland

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Paul Joseph Donovan

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March 8, 1944 - October 12, 2024 (80 years old)

Columbia, Maryland

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Paul Joseph Donovan Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2024-10-17T18:00:00
End: 2024-10-17T20:00:00
Location: Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home

The world bids farewell to Paul Joseph Donovan of Columbia, Maryland, born in Wilmington, Delaware, departing on October 12, 2024 at the age of 80. Paul leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Joseph Donovan to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Donovan and Marianne Donovan. He is survived by: his wife Jackie Vandegrift Donovan; his children, Matthew (Christy Donovan) and Andrea Souder (Todd Souder); his sister Gail Donovan; and his grandchildren, Brady, Logan, Ryan Donovan, Tate and Ashlyn Souder.

Visitation was held on Thursday, October 17th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home (6028 Sykesville Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Shrine of St. Anthony (12300 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042).

In lieu of flowers, the family set up a Scholarship Fund for the 2026 FTB Phillies Scout Team through The Harkins Foundation.

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Oct 17

Visitation

Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home
6028 Sykesville Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784

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Oct 17

Visitation

Jeffrey N. Zumbrun Funeral Home
6028 Sykesville Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784

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Oct 18

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Shrine of St. Anthony
12300 Folly Quarter Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042

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October 14, 2024

Veronica Arend wrote a sympathy message

“Jim and I were so sorry to hear about Paul. We often talk about what an amazing influence he was in Tait’s life and was a big part of his love for baseball. We hold those memories close to our heart. Our deepest sympathies to Jackie, Matt and Andrea. Sincerely, Veronica and Jim Arend”

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