Linus “Bud” J. Donahue Jr., 87, of Beaver, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away on December 5th, 2025 at his home.

He was born in Pittsburgh on January 10th, 1938, a son of the late Linus J. Sr., and Genevieve Droznynski Donahue. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Bernadine Dee Aiken, Loretta O’Neil, Delores Schnurr and Alberta Bates; as well as one brother, Gerard L. Donahue. He is survived by his wife, Sharon C. “Crain” Donahue, one son and daughter in law, Sean Crain Donahue, PhD. and his wife Diana Cabanis of Hong Kong, two daughters and sons in law, Renee and Mike Plevel of Aliquippa and Claudene and Don Walasik of West Mifflin and three grandchildren, Brandi, Faith, Tim Walasik.

Linus was a retired Pittsburgh Police Officer for 30 years. He was also a member of Saints Peter & Paul Church in Beaver and Our Lady of the Valley Parish. He was also a peacetime Navy veteran and a member of both the Police Veteran’s Association and the F.O.P. Pittsburgh Lodge #1. He was also a former coach of the Beaver Mighty Mites and Lil’ Bobcats for several years.

Friends will be received on Thursday, December 11th from 1-3 p.m. followed by a service at 3:15 p.m. in The William Murphy Funeral Home, Inc., 349 Adams Street, who was in charge of his arrangements. Steve McGrew will officiate the service. Private interment will take place at Beaver Cemetery, Buffalo Street, Beaver.