William Filmore "Bill" Donini

William Filmore "Bill" Donini obituary, Nutter Fort, WV

William Filmore "Bill" Donini

William Donini Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Amos Carvelli Funeral Home on Jul. 9, 2025.

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William Filmore "Ten Jobs" Donini, 76, of Lost Creek, left this world to join the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born in Mt. Pleasant, PA on August 26, 1948, a son of the late Filmore and Isabell Allowatt Donini.
He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Smith Donini, whom he married on May 15, 2004; three daughters, Melissa Baker and her husband Brian of Fairmont, Jennifer Cale and her husband Edward of Fairmont and Michelle Taylor and her husband Roger of Mannington; one son, Steve Fox and his wife Kelly of Good Hope; his grandchildren, Cecil Carpenter, Raymond Carpenter and his wife Sierra, Makaila Shelton, Darian Shelton, Harmony Mafield and her partner Shane Thomas, Cory Fox and his partner Olivia Rush, Cassidy Fox, Wesley Mafield and his partner Kiki Dawn, Austin Cale and Addison Cale; his great grandchild, Dimitri Mafield,; his brother, Richard Donini and his wife Susie; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his best friends, Joe Amoroso, Scott Core and Reed Judy, as well as several great friends in the train club.
Bill was a coal miner for 30 years, having also worked multiple jobs including Mike's Auto Repair and Specialty Groups, Inc. He was also owner of the Plaza Lounge in Bellview. He was a lifetime member of the Clarksburg Model Railroad Club. He volunteered and drove the van for United Hospital Center. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan and all WVU sports.
Family and friends may call at the Amos Carvelli Funeral Home, 201 Edison Street, Nutter Fort on Friday, July 11, 2025 where Catholic Burial Rites will be held at 2:00 pm with Father Walt Jagela presiding, followed by visitation from 3:00 to 7:00 pm.
In keeping with his wishes, Mr. Donini will be cremated following the service and visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Clarksburg Model Railroad Club, 354 W. Main Street, Clarksburg WV 26301, 304-627-7039.
Expressions of sympathy may be extended to the family at www.amoscarvelli.com. A service of Amos Carvelli Funeral Home.

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