John Joseph Donnelly, age 96 of Loretto, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his home.  He was born March 1, 1928 in Washington County.  He was a retired employee of Armour Creamery in Springfield.  He later worked in Maintenance for the Saint Francis of Assisi Church where he was also a member.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Lee Mattingly Donnelly; his parents, John Joseph Donnelly, Sr. and Lillie Mae Mudd Donnelly; four siblings, Mary Catherine "Sis" Donnelly, Ethel Kelty, Louise Bradshaw, and James Edward "Jack" Donnelly; one great granddaughter, Lily Spalding.

Survivors include two daughters, Gayle Spalding (Freddy) of Louisville and Tammy Bartley (William "Hoppy") of Louisville; one son, John W. "Billy" Donnelly (Diane) of New Hope; 10 grandchildren, Joe Bradley Donnelly (Kirsti), Aaron Donnelly (Amy), Stuart Spalding (Susan), James "Jim Pat" Spalding (Erin), Kyle Spalding (Maurice), Chad Donnelly, Stephanie Mouser (Luke), Amanda Wells (Tyler), Emily Bartley, and Millicent Ballard (Emerson); 20 great grandchildren and one on the way; one brother, Albert Donnelly of Springfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6785 Highway 52, Loretto.  Rev. Richard Goodin will officiate.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The visitation is 3-8 pm Friday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road. Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Rev. Deacon Joseph R. Dant.

The grandchildren and their spouses will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

Memorials may go to Hosparus Health Green River, 462 N Bypass Rd, Campbellsville, KY 42718.

The family wishes to thank Hosparus for their excellent care and thank his other caregivers and visitors.