Joela Mae Donley, 79, of Muhlenberg, PA and formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2013.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Mary G. Kraus Flear. Joela was a proud graduate of Sacred Heart Academy of Lancaster, Class of 1952, and remained very close with her classmates over the years.  She had been a homemaker and secretary with various companies in both York and Lancaster. Joela enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was a devout Catholic.

She is survived by her children: Matthew J. Donley, married to Sue, of Ephrata, Pamela M. Creighton of Riverside, RI, and Roberta J. Ferrante, companion of Joey Suchomelly Sr. of Reading; her 7 grandchildren Disma, Jennifer, Vita, Joey Jr., Dennis, Pamela and Sarah, plus her four great grandchildren, Alexavior, Hailey May, Evan, and Cara.

Friends will be received on Friday, January 25, 2013 from 10-11AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, 501 E. Orange St., Lancaster, PA; with Mass to follow at 11AM.Interment will be at St. Joseph's New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Joela's memory to Sisters of The Holy Cross, Development Office, 407 Bertrand Hall, Notre Dame, IN 46556-5000. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661