Donald A. Schley, age 70 of Madison, departed this life peacefully on February 17, 2021. Born in Cleveland on January 11, 1951, he was a son of the late Arthur and Erma (Hoover) Schley. He leaves behind his loving wife of 20 years, Rachel (Zinkowich) Schley.

Don was a 1969 graduate of Ledgemont High School and worked as an insurance agent for State Farm for 45 years. He was a committed follower of Jesus Christ, and a member of New Day Christian Church where he served as an elder.

In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his children, Don Schley (Tammy) of Westerville, Matthew Schley (Michelle) of Taylors, SC, Beth Blankenship (Matthew) of Forest, VA, Ben Schley and Lydia Schley of Madison; step-sons Matt Cardina (Amanda) of Painesville, Andrew Cardina of Painesville, and Jacob Cardina of Painesville; siblings Dick Schley of Warren, Gayle Jackson of Windsor, Loretta Chenoweth of Chardon, and Phyllis Schley of Montville; and grandchildren Abbie Schley, Caleb Schley, Sarah Schley, Jacob Schley, Bradon Schley, Ella Schley, Adalyn Schley, Mason Blankenship, Layla Cardina, and Lyndsay Cardina; as well as numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonita (Buzzi) in 1999, to whom he was married 28 years; his parents; his siblings, James, Joanie and Barbara; and most recently his brother Ken in 2021.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, February 27, 2021 at New Day Christian Church, 6835 N Ridge Rd, Madison, Ohio with a service immediately following. Final resting place will be Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, we ask that contributions be made to New Day Christian Church. Don’s services can also be viewed on New Day Christian Church’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/newdaymadison/live/