Donna J. Cole

Passed 3/23/2008

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Obituary For Donna J. Cole

Donna J. Cole-Ramsey, of Steubenville died Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Trinity West.  She was born in Marion, Indiana, graduated from Osnaburg Twp. High School, (East Canton, OH) and attended Kent State University.  Preceded in death by husband Wayne E. Cole, prior co-owner of Cole Brothers Funeral Home (3-9-1970) and husband Goff S. Ramsey (11-17-1977), parents John W. and Ethel M. (Wilson) Clark, brothers Charles E. Clark and Wilson D. Clark, sister Norma Jean Clark.  She is survived by daughter Deborah D. (Cole) Kahriman and granddaughter Melissa Kahriman (Fiance Nick Tuttle), with whom she resided.  Donna retired from McGowan Insurance Agency (Now known as McBane Insurance Agency), after nearly 20 years as Property & Casualty Agent & Bookkeeper.  She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and  past president of United Church of Christ Council, Secretary-Treasurer of Independent Insurance Agents of Jefferson County for many years, Instructor of AARP Driver Training Classes for “Over 50 Years of Age Drivers” for several years, Herald Star Cookbook Judge for several years, prior member of Junior Womens Club and prior member of Womens Club of Steubenville, prior member and officer of Lions Auxiliary, concerned and active grandparent of Melissa’s Wintersville Elementary School classes.  She was most proud of the many years of service to The Girls Scouts of America.  She was a leader of all levels of scouting, ie., Brownies, Junior, Cadette and Seniors groups, having held office on the local Board of Directors, State and National levels, and was the State “Piper” Chairman for membership with Debbie Reynolds as National Chairman.  She was also a member of Steubenville Country Club for many years. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, OH on Wednesday from 3-5 and 7-9p.m., where funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Bullard officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery.

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  • 09/03/2024

    Deb and Melissa, We are so sorry to hear about Mimi. We'll keep you both in our thoughts and prayers. You guys call us if you need anything!! Love you both.

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Debbie and Melissa, I am so sorry to hear about Mimi. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Your mom and grandma will live forever in your hearts. She was a wonderful person and always so proud of both of you. With my deepest sympathy, Love, Paula

  • 09/03/2024

    My Dear Debbie and Melissa: My prayers are with you both. I wish I could be with you during this trying time. Your Mother has been on my mind for ages and I knew something was happening to her. Keep in touch thru the above e-mail address or drop me a line at 561 Winogene Ave., Umatilla, Fl 32784. I will be coming up to Weirton to see my Mother in May. Would love to see you. My love and best wishes always. Nancy Jo Young

  • 09/03/2024

    Dear Deb & Melissa: My deepest sympathies in the loss of your Mom and Grandmother. I will miss my summer chats with her when I am mowing the lawn. Please forgive me for not coming to the funeral home, but I have just buried John on the 10th of this month and I am just not up to those visits yet. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to stop over. Once again, my and Mom's deepest sympathies. Michelle Tedreau & Janie Nelson

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  • 09/03/2024

    Melissa, I work with Jody and was so sorry to hear about your Grandma. Jody told me about the love you and your Grandma had for each other. My prayers are with you and your mom.

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