Scott J. MacDonald

Boardman- Scott J. MacDonald, 75, passed away on August 1, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at the Hospice House.

Scott was born on December 5, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio, a son of the late Alexander MacDonald and Marguerite (Keyes) MacDonald. He was a 1967 graduate of Eastlake North High School outside of Cleveland, and continued his education by earning both a Bachelor and Master's degree from Kent State University. Scott was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Vietnam War. During his service he earned many awards, including a National Defense Service Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal with one silver star.

Scott was a teacher for the Youngstown City School District until his retirement, and also served as a past president of the Youngstown Education Association. Scott was further able to positively impact the lives of the city's youth through his various basketball and football coaching positions. He was an avid fan of all Cleveland professional sports teams, the Youngstown State Penguins and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Scott's lifelong passion for golf led him to the founding of Reserve Run Golf Course, an endeavor he was most proud of. The bonds he forged 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 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 life-long friends and family that loved him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Wancho.

A memorial celebration of his life will be held in the coming weeks.

Contributions may be made to The Healthy Hearts & Paws Project, 384 Collar Price Rd., Brookfield Township, OH 44403, or Friends of Fido, PO Box 2963, Youngstown, OH 44511, in his memory.