Donald G. Tenney

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donald G. Tenney at his home in Perry on January 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Don was born in Upshur County, West Virginia on February 13, 1933 to Emmons and Thelma Tenney. He married his wife, Betty Jean (Harold) Tenney on December 24, 1959. Don lived a life full of love for his large family and exemplified a strong work ethic.

Don found immense joy in spending time with his wife of 66 years, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Don is survived by his loving wife, Betty, daughter, Diana (Edward) Klingman and their children Scott (Cassie), Matt (Leah) and Katie (Luke); daughter, Donna (Charles) Haviland and their children April (Rob), Adam (Suzanne), Amy (Nick) and Alese (Evan); daughter-in-law, Nanci Tenney and children Donald (Marie), Dustin (Kali), Brian (Victoria), Lisa (Devin) and Jackie (Ian); and daughter, Brenda (George) Daily and their children Kathryn (Andrew), Christine, George (Jen), Ethan (Cristina) and Lexi, 18 great-grandchildren and one more on the way. He is also survived by his sister Del Curry, sisters-in-law Ruth Harold and Carol Harold and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents; son, Jeffrey; siblings, Herb, Hettie Pair, Donzel, Janet Barlow and Paul.
Don was a proud veteran of the U.S Army, serving with the 82nd Airborne Tank Battalion. He had a long career at Chas Svec Inc. as a mechanic. In his retirement, he cherished spending time at the family farm in West Virginia and loved being outside mowing and taking care of his garden and fruit trees including apples for delicious homemade pies. He also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Indians and Cavs. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew him.

Thank you to his caregivers and staff at the Hospice of the Western Reserve. In lieu of flowers, plant an apple or peach tree in his honor or donations can be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, Ohio 44192, the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106-2204 or a favorite charity.

Friends and family will be received Friday, January 9th 2026 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Behm, Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., in Madison. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1 pm. Final Resting Place will be Perry Cemetery. Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com