Donald W. Samkas, Jr.

Donald Wayne Samkas, Jr., age 33, passed away on August 25, 2026. He was born on January 19, 1993, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Donald Wayne Samkas, Sr. and Cheryl Erin Jensen.

Dear brother of Kimberly (Jeff), Russell, Daniel, Connie (Jordan), Payton, and Joey (Dawn). Treasured uncle of Lacie, Paisley, Roo, Willow, JoJo, Mur-Mur, Kayden, Kayna, and Travis (Luca, Lilly). Loving great-nephew of Daniel.

Donald was a talented artist, guitarist, gamer, and songwriter. He was a faithful Christian who held a deep love for Jesus. He will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew and loved him.

A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 1 p.m., at Riverside Cemetery 3607 Pearl Rd. Cleveland, OH 44109 (please meet at cemetery gates by 12:45 p.m.).

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.