Donna J. Keagler, 88, of Wintersville, Ohio passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at home in the comfort of her favorite surroundings. She was lovingly cared for by her cherished companion of more than 35 years, George Wilson, who’s unwavering support, love and devotion brought her great joy. Donna was born in Steubenville, February 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Harry J. Evans and Mary Frances Aronhalt Evans-Forbes. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, H. James Keagler (d. 1977); two sisters, Joan Ann (Jim) Cook and Mary Margaret “Peggy” (Querino) D’Albenzio.

Donna retired from the federal government in 1999 from the position of Management & Oversight with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She served as a loaned executive to Capitol Hill representing seven agencies: U. S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Library of Congress, U.S.I.A./Voice of America, Architect of the Capitol, Helsinki Commission, and the U. S. Capitol Police. She took many leadership positions in her community and most recently served as Past President of the Academy of Life Long Learning at the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

In addition to George Wilson, Donna is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Keagler and husband Jean Leonard; sons James S. Keagler & David C. Keagler; granddaughter Sarah (Ethan) Blaszczak; grandson Angelo James Sebastiano; great grandsons, Bennett and Oliver Blaszczak; sister-in-law Mary Louise (Thomas) Madigan; brother-in-law Harry (Carolyn) Keagler; sisters-in-law Patricia Ingram and Barbara Keagler.

Her life and memory will endure through the blessings of her family and precious friendship of Dr. and Mrs. John (Judy) Irvin and their family.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Monday June 17, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8. Vigil at 7:45 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass on Tuesday 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Gossett officiating. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.