Jonathan David Samaha Herald
Jonathan D.S. Herald, 40, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 from a medical condition. He was born on October 23, 1979 to William and Karen (Smith) Herald.
Jon is survived by his parents; daughter Kaitlyn Taylor of Bowing Green; sister Amy Pickrel of Augusta, Georgia; brother Joel (Lesley) Herald of Sylvania, Ohio; nieces: Ellie & Brooke; and nephew Zachary. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jon was a 1998 graduate of Bowling Green High School. He went on to earn a bachelor degree at Bowling Green State University with a dual specialization in Marketing and Management Information Systems.
A lifelong resident of Bowling Green, Jonathan loved to travel, be with friends, and serve others. He was an amazing father to his wonderful daughter and an energetic friend to so many people. He lived life to its fullest. Jonathan sums his life best with his Facebook description:
“First one to jump in the pool….Love to cook, love to be outdoors, love being healthy…my daughter, my family, and my friends are the most important things in the world to me…I enjoy traveling very much and with my job I can work from anywhere my life takes me…One of my favorite things is to sit and laugh with friends…the things you surround yourself with are what define you – make sure they’re of the highest quality.”
The world Jonathan knew
Family milestones in gold, history for context
Be the first to share a memory
No account needed. Have one? Sign in
Help manage Jonathan's memorial
Family members and close friends can help add photos, stories and moments from Jonathan's life. Ask the family to add you.
Sign in to ask