for U.S. Senator Stephen M. Young, then served twelve years (1971-1983) as Ohio State Treasurer. They were the parents of a son, John W. Donahey Jr. (1935-2006). In 1933, Donahey joined the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, where he worked as a loan examiner until 1951. After leaving the RFC, Donahey was the founder and president of Poco Corporation. Poco was a venture which conducted research and experimentation to identify new industrial, food, and farming uses for surplus grain. Political career A Democrat in politics, Donahey was an unsuccessful candidate for U.S. Senator in 1952. He ran unsuccessfully for state treasurer in 1954 and again in 1956. In 1958, Donahey ran successfully for lieutenant governor. He served one term, 1959 to 1963. As lieutenant governor, Donahey prioritized economy and low taxes, and set an example by returning to the state treasury part of the budget for his office at the end of each fiscal year. In 1962, Donahey was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for state auditor. After leaving office, Donahey worked as the Small Business Administration's regional director for Ohio. Death and burial In February 1967, Donahey was admitted to Grant Hospital in Columbus, where he underwent surgery. During his post-surgery recovery, Donahey suffered a fatal heart attack, and he died on March 2. Donahey was buried at East Avenue Cemetery in New Philadelphia. References 1905 births 1967 deaths People from New Philadelphia, Ohio Reconstruction Finance Corporation Ohio Democrats 20th-century American politicians Lieutenant Governors of Ohio Small Business Administration personnel Burials in Ohio