Obituaries

Donald Lee Townsley, 93, a lifelong resident of Dayton, passed away on January 19, 2026 at his home in Dayton, KY. He was born at his home in Dayton to the late Albert and Hazel (Crawford) Townsley.

Don worked as a Union Concrete Mason with his father's company and several other companies throughout his career. He loved his family, his river camp and the Cincinnati Bengals.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Townsley, son, Steven Townsley, parents and two half- brothers.

He is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Gary) Long, Judy (John) Matthews, Karen Townsley and Connie Lancaster, brother, Ralph (Billie Jean) Townsley, six grandchildren, John Jr, Steve, Jamie, Chelsea, Hudson and Harper, six great-grandchildren, Kara, Tripp, Kylee, Lexie, Cole and Bayker.

Visitation 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Dobbling, Muehlenkamp-Erschell Funeral Home, (241 Fairfield Ave.) Bellevue. Funeral Ceremony will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will take place in the St. Stephen Cemetery Fort Thomas, Kentucky.