Donald Krofcheck

November 3, 1950 - October 8, 2020

Donald Krofcheck, 69, was born in Pittsburgh, PA, and died at home in Westerville, OH, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband to Kathy, his wife of 40 years, Donald helped raise a strong family rooted in faith. Donald is survived by his wife Kathy, son Michael (Trisha) of Pittsburgh, PA, daughter Beth (Jeremy) of Newburgh, IN, son Douglas of Manchester, New Hampshire, daughter Rebecca, of Westerville, OH, grandchildren Noah, Eli, Isaiah, AJ, Christopher, Lindsay, and Kimberly, brothers John (Vera) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Glenn (Edie) of Mercer, PA. Donald retired from the Department of Defense in 2017, after nearly 40 years of service. He spent 30+ years as a cantor, both at Holy Ghost Byzantine Catholic Church in Philadelphia, PA, and St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church in Columbus, OH. Donald spent time gardening, growing his famous galactic garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and raspberries. He enjoyed playing the trumpet and listening to big band music. After surviving a stroke in 2016, Donald passed away due to complications after contracting Covid-19. Visitation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, from 6-8pm with a Parastas at 7pm at Schoedinger- Worthington Chapel, 6699 North High Street, Worthington, OH. Funeral service will be on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at 10am at St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, 5858 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH. Internment at Mount St. Macrina in Uniontown, PA, on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at 12pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be mailed to St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church (at the above address), made to the Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius at www.bcs.edu, or Stroke Camp at strokecamp.org. Due to COVID seating at the church is limited. If you plan to attend please confirm your attendance with the church at 614-882-7578 or visit www.byzantinecolumbus.com