Scott J. MacDonald
OBITUARY
Boardman – Scott J. MacDonald, 75, passed away on August 1, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at Hospice House. Scott was born on December 5, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Alexander MacDonald and Marguerite (Keyes) MacDonald. He graduated from Eastlake North High School outside of Cleveland in 1967 and continued his education by earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University. Scott was a proud veteran of the United States Army and served during the Vietnam War. During his service, he received many awards including a National Defense Service Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with a silver star. Scott was a teacher in the Youngstown City School District until his retirement and was also a past president of the Youngstown Education Association. Scott was able to positively impact the lives of the city’s youth through his various positions as a basketball and football coach. He was an avid fan of all of Cleveland’s professional sports teams, the Youngstown State Penguins and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Scott’s lifelong passion for golf led him to create Reserve Run Golf Course, an endeavor of which he was very proud. The bonds he made on the links in Poland, Ohio gave him and those who had the pleasure of knowing him meaning, purpose and great joy. Scott leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, the former Natalie Toy, whom he married on September 19, 2008; his children Ryan (Elizabeth) MacDonald of Alexandria, VA and Katie (Michael) Elford of Canfield; his grandchildren Christian, Ashlyn, Cadence, Grant, Caroline, Jack and Anna; his siblings Lynne (Ray) Svoboda of FL, Gerry (Dennis) Robinson of FL, Anne (Jeff) Meese of CO, Jane MacDonald of OH and Michael (Leigh) MacDonald of OH; and his beloved canine companions Teddy and Nora, whom he loved dearly. Scott also leaves behind many lifelong friends and family members who loved him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Wancho. A memorial service for his life will be held in the coming weeks. Donations may be made in his memory to The Healthy Hearts & Paws Project, 384 Collar Price Rd., Brookfield Township, OH 44403, or Friends of Fido, PO Box 2963, Youngstown, OH 44511.
