Donald L. Agler, Austintown, Ohio
He was born to the late Paul L. and Kathryn Ruegsegger Agler on October 17, 1932 in Beach City, Ohio.
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Donald wed Mary Lou Muzenjack on October 6,1956, and they celebrated 57 wonderful years of marriage. Mary Lou passed away February 2014.
Donald was a 1950 Chaney High School graduate, affectionately nicknamed 'Hogs'where he played football, basketball and baseball.
Following graduation, he honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from June 1952 through June 1955. His military service took him overseas during the Korean War.
Following discharge, he began his career at Ohio Bell Telephone and remained there for 32 years, retiring as a Central Office supervisor. He then went on to work as a toll collector at the Ohio Turnpike, Gate 15, for 14 years.
Don will be remembered for his friendly demeanor and his quick wit combined with sarcasm. He enjoyed coaching his son on various Little League teams in the Millcreek Junior Baseball League. Frequent vacations were taken with his wife MaryLou to Las Vegas and Florida, especially enjoying 'Youngstown Day.'
Don also loved calling his Ohio Bell retiree friends to remind them of the monthly breakfast, which he never missed. Anyone who knew Don also knew of the passion he had for horse racing at Waterford/Mountaineer Park. At one time, he was the proud owner of his own race horse, J.O. Stoop, which he enjoyed several wins with at Mountaineer.
Donald is survived by his son, Donald Jr. (Carol) of Boardman; daughter, Betsy Agler of Austintown; grandchildren, Shelby Parker (T.J.) of Austintown and Anthony (Alicia) Morocco of Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina; six great-grandchildren, Anthony and Adriana Morocco of Mt. Pleasant and Kenley, Mila, Trey and London Parker of Austintown; sister-in-law, Jennie Costas of Columbus; and several nieces and nephews. Donald also leaves his granddog, Bella, who would sit on his lap for hours to receive endless attention.
In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his brothers, Paul Rodney and John Robert Agler; nephew, Thomas Agler; sister-in-law, Beverley Agler; and brother-in-law, James Costas. He was also predeceased by his step-father, George Salaggi.
The family wishes to thank the staff of Aventura at Humility House Assisted Living for the wonderful care and always going above and beyond to keep a watchful eye on Don.
Family and friends may call 9:00 – 11:00 a.m Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, 4303 Mahoning Ave., with a funeral service to follow. Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown, where military honors will be performed in recognition of his service to our country.
Donations can be made to Friends of Fido, ℅ Mahoning County Dog Pound, 1230 Meridian Road, Youngstown, OH 44509 in memory of Don.
Family and friends may visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to Don's family.
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