Don L. Tench, 57, of Willoughby, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
He was born March 4, 1963, in Wickliffe.
Don was a career machinist and part-time woodworking for fun. Don loved being with friends and having fires in his yard. He was an avid Cleveland Indians and Browns fan.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela (nee Sprowls) Tench; and parents, Thomas Sr. and Kim (nee Overberger) Tench.
Don is survived by his daughter, Whitney (John) Dodaro; brother, T.J. Tench Jr. (Stacey Burdick); grandchildren, Brooklynn and Mason; longtime partner of 23 years, Cheryl Brafford and her daughter, Samantha (Will) Wardwell; and granddaughter, Megan.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the American Cancer Society.
There will be a small private graveside service Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Knollwood Cemetery, 1678 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield Heights.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
To leave condolences for the family, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.