Donna J. Groves, 50, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Friday, May 25, 2012 at Trinity West after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 1, 1961 in Steubenville, Ohio a daughter of the late Eugene “Gene” and Joann B. Groves. Donna was a member of Donna’s Angels Cancer Support Group which was named in honor of her. She was a devoted sister, aunt, friend and fiancée. Donna touched the lives of many people and had many friends. She worked as a secretary at Atlas Gas for 16 years. Surviving are her sister Connie (John) Palmeri of Wintersville, OH; niece Kaylie Palmeri of Wintersville, OH; fiancé Bill Gualtiere of Wintersville, OH; best friend of 45 years Linda Davis Rupert and dog Buddy. Friends may call at Dunlope - Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Tuesday 7 – 9 p.m. & Wednesday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. where a funeral service will be held Thursday 9:30 a.m. with Pastor Dave Parker and Pastor Bob Mazeroski officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.
09/03/2024
Sharron Hursey Ruizzo
My dear friend, it is now your time to find peace in Haven with our Heavenly Father for you gave so much joy here on earth. I wont get to hear your voice any more but I will always have our memories in my heart of the times we went out with other friends and had so much fun and shared laughter!! RIP XO
09/03/2024
Geary and Rona Harper
To Connie, Bill and the rest of the family..Donna was a big part of my family as was your dad and mom..Me and my family loved her so much and are going to miss her tremendously..Our sincerity and condolences go out to you in this time of need..May God Bless All Of You Now.
09/03/2024
Debbie Barto
Connie, John, Kaylie and Bill, May God hold you in the palm of His hand during this difficult time. Know that she is finally at peace and will be your "Special Angel" to watch over you and guide you. In the short years that I knew her she became a special friend and I loved her and the person she was. Rest in Peace, Debbie
09/03/2024
Jason Hritz
Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss! She was extremely strong and fought the battle for so long. You and your family will be in my prayers.........
09/03/2024
ritajean beagle
was very saddened to her of Donna Jean's passing... my thoughts and prayers go out to you all.....Love Ritjean
09/03/2024
Roberta DeLavo-Ruggieri
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I have known Donna since Girl Scouts many years ago and just ran into her a few months back. She hasn't changed at all and was still the vibrant, caring girl she always has been with that great sense of humor. She will be missed.
09/03/2024
Carol ,Terri, and Tom Eddy
Dear Connie, Bill and Family, We want to extend our sincere sympathy to all of you. Your sister and fiance' was a beautiful person. She will always be as close as a memory and the god of all comfort as close as a prayer. Her beautiful smile will forever be in our hearts. Carol (Eddy) Caputo Terri (Eddy) Kirkpatrick Thomas Eddy
09/03/2024
Steve & Dawn Powell
We are heartbroken over the loss of our dear friend, Donna, but we know our loss is nothing compared to her families... You are all in our hearts & prayers... RIP Donna....
09/03/2024
Shelley Wilkin
Connie, I am so grateful to have met you and Donna and my heart aches for you. Please call if you need anything.
09/03/2024
Susan Barrett
Connie and Bill, I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing.She fought hard and wanted to win this battle. I am so glad that we spent time together last July, had some drinks and shared some memories. She loved her family and Bill and spoke so fondly of you all! RIP
09/03/2024
Michele Barezinsky
Connie & Bill, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all. She will be your angel watching over you guys! I will miss seeing her. God bless you all, Michele & Larry
09/03/2024
Cheryl Purvis
I'm Linda Rupert's oldest sister and live in Augusta, Georgia. I was Donna and Connie's babysitter when they were little. I wish I could be at the funeral to give my sister a big hug. She indeed lost her lifelong best friend, and her children Brooke and Bryan lost their "Aunt" Donna. My prayers are with Connie and her family and Bill and especially Linda.
09/03/2024
Cecilia Rodriguez Valentine
I was so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a wonderful lady! I met Donna through my neighbor Laurie Gache Hutton when I lived in Wintersville. I remember visiting her when she worked at Woolworths. She always had a smile on her face and was always happy to see you. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
09/03/2024
sharron Ruizzo
It is a very sad day as I say Good By to a wonderful woman and dear friend. Donna had such a good heart and cared unconditionally about people in general.Connie I know that you know Donna is now at peace and that alone will carry you though this difficult time. Pleas call any time. MY thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
09/03/2024
Stacey Sims Seegolam
My dear friend Donna, You will be missed so much! I know that you are in a better place now and that does make it easier for those of us who are left with your memory! I will miss all of our fun times and all of our long talks! I know you are no longer suffering and now we must suffer because we do not have u with us anymore. I will miss you always! Love you buddy!
09/03/2024
John Cucarese
Very sorry to hear about Donna's passing. We met many times through various cancer fundraisers and I remember her always smiling and helping to continue the fight. Best wishes to her family at this difficult time.
09/03/2024
michelle (pool) bradley
connie, not sure if u remember me but we were best friends in grade school. but im very sorry to hear about ur sister donna. i used to talk to her on the phone when she worked w/ur dad at atlas gas. don't know if she told u but i always would tell her to tell u hello. i remember seeing u a couple times when u and ur daughter would be out w/ur mom and we would speak. but words cannot express the sadness i feel about ur mom and dad and now ur sister they were all very kind hearted people and they were always good to me. MAY GOD KEEP HIS ARMS AROUND YOU AND TAKE CARE OF YOU AND UR FAMILY AT UR TIME OF NEED, MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. TAKE CARE CONNIE
09/03/2024
Martha Megan & Melissa Harrah
BILL, CONNIE & Family: So sad to hear about Donna's passing. She was one tuff girl! She has touched the lives of many people. Heaven has certainly gained a special "angel" in her. Thoughts and prayers and hugs are with you all!
09/03/2024
Ada Palmeri
My deepest sympathy to Donna's family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD bless you all. Love, Ada Palmeri
09/03/2024
DON&SUE SMITH
we are sorry for your loss,she will be greatly missed. DON&SUE SMITH.
09/03/2024
Lori Purviance
Please accept my deppest sympathy for your loss. Went to school with Donna and she will being greatly missed....RIP, Donna.
09/03/2024
Cindy (Tice) Sninchak
Connie I just read about Donna's passing I am so sorry for your loss my prayer's go out to u and your family at this time.
09/03/2024
Terri Welsch Mcguire
I was so sad to hear that Donna had passed away. She truly touched everyone she came in contact with. I worked with her and Stacy at Woolworth many moons ago and some of my best memories are of the times we worked together and went out together. When I would see her out after that...still many years later...it was like we were those 17 year olds all over again. The world will be a sadder place without her in it. My sympathies go to her family..take care...love terri
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