Donna L. Duffey, age 77, of Lancaster, passed away on December 11 at home. Born on January 14, 1947 in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late William R. and Helen E. (Smith) Duffey.

Donna graduated from Millersville University with a B.A. degree in Mathematics. She was a computer programmer and teacher and enjoyed stitchery, décor design, flower gardening, and walks with friends. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, Lancaster.

Most important to her were her faith and deep love of her family, especially time with her granddaughters, whom she treasured. Donna had a special talent for combining creativity with a great attention to detail. This talent was demonstrated throughout her life, including through her internationally-distributed counted cross-stitch designs and most recently in her work helping to plan events and theme dinners at her retirement community, Homestead Village.

Donna is survived by her son, Doug, husband of Dana Herr of Lancaster; her daughter, Kimberly, wife of Dr. Bill Symolon, (LTC, ret) of Springfield, VA; and four grandchildren, Abbey and Callie Herr and Elizabeth and Kardan Symolon.

A Celebration of Life, open to friends and family, will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 28 at the Bachman Center at Homestead Village, 633 Community Way, Lancaster.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Remembrances can be made in Donna's memory to the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute .