July 11, 2022

This is long overdue.  Donna Jean was a kind and compassionate person.  I didn’t know her very well, but our mothers and fathers all worked together.  The moms worked at RCA and the dads worked at the Lancaster Armstrong flooring plant.  When Donna’s mom had her stroke my mom was there with friendly visits and encouragement all the time.  They stayed close through Betty’s long physical decline.  My mom and Betty truly loved one another.  Charles and Betty were frequent guests to our house and the many hours of laughter brightened Betty each time.  Once after Charles had filled her plate Betty spooned a large scoop of mashed potatoes into her mouth, instantly my dad said something stupid and Betty did a spit take and potatoes flew all over my dad.
I lost my mom in December of 2020, she was the last of the foursome to pass, if there is a heaven, I’ve already seen it in my childhood dining room.  These 4 people were so warm and kind to each other.  My mom knew about Donna Jean and her nursing skills too.  One time while visiting the Sturgis house in Millersville I got my first bee sting.  Donna Jean happened to be home fom NY and she was my immediate Primary Care Person. She expertly calmed me down and took the worst of the sting away.  I don’t remember but I likely thought she was an angel.  Today she sings with the angels.  I hope she sees my mom, dad and her parents  too.  Rest In Peace Donna Jean
Duane Groff for Margaretta(Vicki)Groff and Francis(John) Groff

July 11, 2022

This is long overdue.  Donna Jean was a kind and compassionate person.  I didn’t know her very well, but our mothers and fathers all worked together.  The moms worked at RCA and the dads worked at the Lancaster Armstrong flooring plant.  When Donna’s mom had her stroke my mom was there with friendly visits and encouragement all the time.  They stayed close through Betty’s long physical decline.  My mom and Betty truly loved one another.  Charles and Betty were frequent guests to our house and the many hours of laughter brightened Betty each time.  Once after Charles had filled her plate Betty spooned a large scoop of mashed potatoes into her mouth, instantly my dad said something stupid and Betty did a spit take and potatoes flew all over my dad.
I lost my mom in December of 2020, she was the last of the foursome to pass, if there is a heaven, I’ve already seen it in my childhood dining room.  These 4 people were so warm and kind to each other.  My mom knew about Donna Jean and her nursing skills too.  One time while visiting the Sturgis house in Millersville I got my first bee sting.  Donna Jean happened to be home fom NY and she was my immediate Primary Care Person. She expertly calmed me down and took the worst of the sting away.  I don’t remember but I likely thought she was an angel.  Today she sings with the angels.  I hope she sees my mom, dad and her parents  too.  Rest In Peace Donna Jean
Duane Groff for Margaretta(Vicki)Groff and Francis(John) Groff

March 24, 2021

I met Donna at Wagner and shared many trips to and from our homes in PA.  She was a year behind me at Wagner.  We also were involved in Delta Zeta Sorority.  I lost track of her after Iwent to Liberia for 2 yrs.  I have thought of her for many years and wondered about her nursing career.  Donna may you Rest In Peace and one day we will reconnect. (I just saw the obit in the Wagner newsletter)
Susan Rissmiller Bittler

July 04, 2020

Donna was a phenomenal role model for me when i was a new nurse 40 years ago in Loeb Center,  Montifiore Hospital
 She was also my friend.  I remember her sense of humor and compassion for all. As an animal lover,  she watched my dog ao i could vacation. I will never forget upon my return,  she told me she had a good talk with “Annie” my dog. We laughed so much. I am sorry that I lost touch with her.  You will always be in my memory and be missed. 
Michelle Dubner

May 11, 2020

Donna was a wonderful nurse who taught me a lot when I was a new nurse over 40 years ago in the Bronx. She was smart and funny and endlessly kind to her patients and her colleagues. Donna was also very generous to me, and a good friend. We lost contact probably 30 years ago, but I’ve never forgotten her. I wish I could have told her that in person.
May Donna’s family and friends be comforted by their memories of Donna, and by the knowledge that Donna’s impact lives on. 
Sincerely, Lenore Los Kamp

March 31, 2020

You will be missed by many. Always treated me kindly. See you when I get there.❤️In the arms of the Savior
Deborah Aberts

March 29, 2020

Fran – I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of Donna, your dear cousin, but really more a sister and very best friend to you. I am glad I got to meet her on several occasions as her PA and to know why you loved her.  You truly gave her a good life and helped her be ready for real life now in her eternal home. Just think of the Jeopardy questions she is enjoying there with the Creator of all!  My prayers are with you as you grieve and miss her so much. 
Lavonne Johnston

March 28, 2020

Very shocked to see this.  Thank you for the information in the obituary.  I met Donna through breakfast meals through work.  Very pleasant woman who seemed to enjoy life and those around her.  I will miss her friendliness and smile.
Diane Raboin

March 28, 2020

Sorry for your loss. I meet Donna thru the Girl Scouts. She was a very nice, fun person. I was glad to call her friend. She will be missed. 
Wendy O’Dell

March 27, 2020

Donna will be missed dearly by one of her NY sisters Felicia Lecce.  Donna came into my life in September of 1969, after her Graduation from Wagner with her BSN.  She was my Junior Girl Scout Leader, & moved up to be my Senior Leader – she had established a connection with several of us and wanted to continue to help us learn to navigate life.  Donna, I & and Cheryl Halvorsen-Gatterdum became very close friends & we were able to become a part of Donna’s family (immediate and extended) and loved her mom & dad, whom we called Grandma & Grandpa.  We were family for over 50 years….  Donna, you are loved, you will always be in our hearts.  You were taken too soon…. but God had a plan.  Until we see you again, please watch over all of us! Be kind to my Dad…  
Felicia Lecce