DONALD C. CZARNECKI, age 75, passed away on December 22, 2025. Father of Melinda Mernovage, Marie Biscardi, and Douglas Czarnecki (fiancée Shannon Hanmer); grandfather of Brennan Czarnecki (Megan), Jonah Czarnecki, Andrew Biscardi, Emelia Biscardi, and Myles Mernovage; great grandfather of Lennox Czarnecki, Willow Czarnecki, and Ellery Czarnecki; brother of Sharon Brown (Bruce) and Karen Beer; former spouse of Carol Czarnecki (nee Swatba), step-father of John Gibbons, IV (Angela), Lisa Marullo (Joe), and Mark Gibbons (Rachael); step-grandfather of Caileen, Addison, Natalie, and Jennifer. Mr. Czarnecki served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 WEST AURORA RD. (OH RT 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026 FROM 2-6 P.M. Funeral Monday, January 12, 2026 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 12 Noon at St. Barnabas Catholic Church. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.