Donna R. Spicer Kovach obituary

Donna R. Spicer Kovach

11/14/1944 - 3/19/2025

Obituary For Donna R. Spicer Kovach

Donna R. Spicer Kovach, 80, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away on March 19, 2025 at Valley Hospice after a brief illness. Donna was born November 14, 1944 in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was proceeded in death by her mother, Mary Walker, and her son, Kelly Spicer. She is survived by her sons Hank (Beth Petonic) Spicer of Seville, Ohio and Mark (Kathy) Spicer of Canton, Ohio, her brother John (Carole) Walker of Wintersville, Ohio, as well as many close friends and family.

Donna was well known in the community from her years of employment at Stambaughs, Trinity, and Walmart, as well for being "Mrs. Spi" or "Mom Spi" to many early 1980s Wintersville kids.

Her family wishes to extend gratitude to Norm and Elise Bogard, the greatest next door neighbors one could have, for all the care and attention they provided to Donna over the years. In addition, the family is deeply grateful to Valley Hospice for their compassionate care.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Sunday noon – 2 p.m. Private burial at Richmond Union Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks those inclined to make a donation to Valley Hospice or a charity of their choice.

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03/23/2025

Jane Lash..Ferrell..Green

I am so sorry to hear about Donna. I became a friend of hers way back in the 60's . Even lived with her for awhile. She taught me how to take care of things as i enter adulthood. Finances being one. I moved to Gerorgia but we stayed friends for years. We both ended up with 3 boys. I am glad she was part of my life. Your Mom loved you boys more than life itself. Sending hugs to you and praying God gives you strength through it all. Love Jane
03/21/2025

Curt Seditz

Just to add some thoughts about Donna Spicer, she is was I considered to be a 'second mom'. When I was growing up with Hank, Kelly and Mark, she played sports with us in her backyard, fed me, encouraged me, questioned me, laughed with (at?) me and gave me the business (you know what) when I deserved it or not. I will always remember her as being one tough woman who kept that household going. It took that strength and spirit to make that happen. And she was funny, always sharing her sense of humor. I appreciated that because it made her seem like a friend, not just a mom.
03/21/2025

Patricia Huff Sneathen

I worked many years with Donna at Walmart. She made work fun because of her sense of humor. She was able to always to lift your spirits when you needed it.

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