Donna McDonald, age 83, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2024, after a long illness. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Luther “Luke” McDonald.

A devoted mother, Donna is survived by her children: Michael (Dawn), Susan Ortiz (Kenneth), and Sarah McDonald (Allyn Cheney). She was a cherished sister to Elda Custer Jeskey (Robert, John), the late Lois Walter (Don), and Gail Wright (Ed). As a proud grandmother, she leaves behind Meagan Miller (Cody), Anthony Ortiz (Samantha), Marissa McDonald, Mason McDonald, and Erin Ortiz, as well as step-grandchildren Nicollette (Justin) and Nicolas (Kori). Donna was also a great-grandmother to Eleanor and Margaret Miller and eagerly awaited the arrival of her new great-granddaughter, baby girl Ortiz.

Born to the late Galen and Evelyn Weaver, Donna was the daughter-in-law of the late Owen and Melva McDonald and sister-in-law of the late Owen Horace (late Marilou) McDonald and the late Claude (Vivian) McDonald. She was a beloved aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

Donna cherished her time with family, enjoying Friday “Sisters Day,” hiking around Hinckley Lake, camping at Hocking Hills, and visiting the lake house to watch the eagles soar. She loved family gatherings, Wednesday morning bowling leagues, Disney vacations, and cruise excursions. She loved getting out and seeing the world.

A fan of the Cleveland Guardians and the Kentucky Derby, she also participated in swim classes at Life Works and enjoyed game nights, Sudoku, and Wordle. The joy and laughter brought by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were among her greatest treasures, and she found companionship in her beloved dogs: Honey, Missy, Tiffy, and her granddog Mali. Donna was a true “Dancing Queen,” with a fondness for watching Mamma Mia.

A visitation and celebration of life will take place from 5-8 PM, on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 and from 10-11:30 AM, Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Zabor Funeral Home, 5680 Pearl Rd, Parma, OH 44129. A procession to Sunset Memorial will follow, concluding with a graveside service.

Donna’s warmth, laughter, and zest for life will be deeply missed by all who knew her