Donald Ray Vandall

Donald Ray Vandall, age 66, of Buckhannon, WV, died Sunday, January 19, 2025, at his home. He was born January 17, 1959, in Baltimore, MD, a son of the late Denville L. and Emmajean Redden Vandall.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Roseanne DeMark Vandall and one brother, Billy Vandall. Surviving are three sons, Donald Vandall, Jr. and fiancée Kaitlyn Deskins of Versailles, KY, Robert DeMark and wife Davina of Philadelphia, PA and Frank Joas of Davis, WV; one daughter, Alyssa Lubonski and fiancé Cliff Rylands of Buckhannon; one grandson, Remington DeMark of Philadelphia and two granddaughters, Aletta and Anora Rylands both of Buckhannon.

Mr. Vandall was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, Bass Pro and a member of the Professional Pool Association. He was a little league baseball coach for over 25 years and ran a flower farm for many years.

Friends will be received Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 11 AM to 1 PM at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. In honoring his wishes, Mr. Vandall will be cremated after the services.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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