Obituaries
Doris J. Donnelly, 81
Doris J. Donnelly, 81, of East Petersburg, passed away peacefully with her loving family and companion by her side on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Hospice of Lancaster County, Mt. Joy. Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Orm) Martin. She was the wife of the late Robert J. “Hook” Donnelly who passed away in 2009.
A graduate of McCaskey High School, she worked for the former Hubley Toy’s and retired from RR Donnelly and Sons with 30 years of service. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles, Sudoku, dancing, listening to Rod Stewart, going to the mountains, Penn State Football, babysitting her grandpuppy Bindi and especially spending the last 15 years with her beloved dog Sheba. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a longtime member of Millersville VFW Auxiliary. In her younger years she enjoyed riding motorcycles.
Surviving Doris is a son, Raymond A. McMinn, companion of Shelli Fishel of Mt. Joy, three daughters, Kathryn (McMinn) Behmer, companion of Bill Boas, of Lancaster, Dawn M. Miller, wife of Paul, of Columbia and Natalie Schwankl, wife of Chris, of Ephrata. Also surviving 3 sisters, Colleen Gregg, widow of Ross, of Lancaster, Polly Hemperly, wife of Barry, of Lancaster, Alice Engle, widow of Walter (Bert), of FL, a brother: Carl Beyer, Jr., husband of Darlene, of Lancaster, and her companion, Jack K. Slote of Millersville; Five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11AM. Interment will be in Conestoga Memorial Park. There will be a viewing at the funeral home on Saturday from 10-11AM. Flowers will be received or memorial contributions may be made in Doris’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster PA 17604 or www.hospiceoflanc.org. To send the family online condolences please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Dearest Kathy & family –
I am so sorry to read of the passing of your dear Mother. My heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to all of you and I am lifting you all up in prayer and pray that the Lord comfort you especially during this very difficult time.
~Debi Lefever~
To the Donnelly Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy.
Love
Steve & Chris Hoar
OUR CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE WHOLE FAMILY. DORIS WAS AN AWESOME LADY-FULL OF LIFE-SPUNKY-FUNNY. I KNOW SHE WAS PROUD OF HER GREAT FAMILY AND ALL THE LOVE THAT SURROUNDED HER. SHE WILL DEFINITELY BE MISSED BUT ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
LOVE
STEVE & LYNN. (PEEHLE & GERT)-
IM SURE SHE WILL HAVE A FRONT SEAT IN HEAVEN AND WATCHING OVER EVERYONE!
To All the Family of Doris,
Please except our sincere condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Doris was a special lady and neighbor.
Jerry and Sally Farmer
I can’t believe it. I sure am going to miss your Mom. Love you guys.
Dear Dee, and Aunt Alice, and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. Praying for your family, and my dear Aunt Alice.
Kathy Caldwell-Harris
We have enjoyed Doris’s friendship for many years and will miss her. We offer our condolences to the family.
Tom and Charlene Shyver
Kansas
I can remember Your Mom and the motorcycle from long ago.She will be missed as a Neighbor.Your Family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Dave and Ann Potts.
Dear Ray, Kathy, Dee, and Nat:
I was saddened to hear of your Mother’s passing, my heart goes out to all of you. I know that all the memories of your close knit beautiful family will keep her close to you.
I wanted very much to attend the service but I had previous set plans.
Love,
Victoria Hoar
