Donald W. McCracken
September 16, 1968 ~ March 22, 2023
Donald W. McCracken, age 54, of Mentor, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House, after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1968 to Ruth E. (Fronk) and Paul R. McCracken. He married Connie Bilicic on August 8, 1992 in Saybrook.
A 1991 Graduate of Youngstown State University, Don worked as a CPA in the real estate field and was a partner at The Symphony Group. He loved all things Cleveland sports, but was also a Dallas Cowboys fan as well as following collegiate sports. He was a virtual encyclopedia for sports. He also enjoyed being outdoors hiking, dirt biking, four wheeling, and spending time with family. Don was an incredibly savvy business man and leader in his field, but he could play as hard as he worked….
Don is the beloved husband of 30 years to his loving high school sweetheart Connie, having been together 8 years before marriage; loving father to Matthew (Kaitlyn) and Morgan McCracken; brother to Elizabeth (Anthony) Barsi, David (Jeanette) McCracken, Robert McCracken, Bonnie Newsome, Jennifer (Doug) McCracken, Scott McCracken; and uncle to many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and loved extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Susan McCracken, Jimmy McCracken, Cindy Pildner, Barb McCracken, and Delores Booth.
Friends will be received 5-8 pm Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva. Final Resting Place will be Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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My teammate and friend, I will miss you and your positivity every day.
Connie and family, our condolences from our family to you during this difficult time.
Connie and family, my sincere condolences to all of you. Know that Don was a great guy and friend. Although he moved away from Youngstown years ago, I often thought about our years working together at Bank One. Prayers 🙏🙏 and hugs to you guys.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Connie and the kids. I had a wonderful time working with Don. He was always so kind and always made sure he ask about my family and kids. He will be missed.
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Our deepest condolences to Aunt Connie & Cousins. Peace be with you and the family now and for all the days to follow. We love you.
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I have had the privilege of working with Don many times over the years and always found him to be such a kind and positive person who genuinely cared about others. I am so sorry to hear he passed away and send my deepest sympathies to his family and many friends who will miss him so much. God bless! – Judi