WOOSTER Donna J. Blough, 90, of Wooster passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at Lake O’Dell.
She was born November 1, 1928 in Cambridge, the daughter of Paul and Helen Trace Wilson. She married Frank W. Blough, Jr. on November 9, 1952. He preceded her in death on July 5, 2006.
She had worked at the Gift Corner for over 40 years. Donna was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, Beta Sigma Phi, 4M Mothers Club, Charter Member and Past President of the Wooster Emblem Club and a life-time member of the Girl Scouts.
Surviving are her children, Deb (Greg Schmidt) Blough-Schmidt of Wooster, Frank (Deb) Blough, III of Wooster and Susan (Scott Jones) Blough-Jones of Ostrander; grandchildren, Margot (Rick) Smith, Sarah (Harold) Ikard, Justin (Carolyn) Jones, Joseph Jones and Anna Jones; great-grandchildren, Roger and Mariah Gehring, Brooke Smith, Cameron Ikard, Henry Ikard, Madelyn Jones, Leah Jones, Mathias Jones and Weston Jones; Siblings, Robert L. (Debby) Wilson of Westerville and Sandra S. (Daniel) Beck of Mt. Sterling and a niece, Hillary Beck of Mt. Sterling.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jack and Daniel.
Friends will be received 1 hour prior to the 4:00 p.m. Celebration of Life Service at St. James Episcopal Church on Saturday, March 9, 2019 with Rev. Evan Fischer officiating. An Emblem Club Service will be held just prior to the start of the Celebration of Life Service.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to St. James Episcopal Church, 201 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
Memorial Contributions
St. James Episcopal Church, 201 N. Market St., Wooster, OH 44691 or Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Service
Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church.
Visitation
Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 3-4:00 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 201 N. Market St. followed by an Emblem Club Service at 4:00 p.m.
I did not know your mother personally, but I so enjoyed going in to the Gift Corner and having her wait on me. Prayers for you all.
Deb and family members, We are so sorry to hear of passing of your mother. Donna was such a wonderful & kind person. She was always so much fun and so nice to everyone. You all are in our prayers and may GOD grant you peace and comfort at this very difficult time in your life.
So sorry about your Mom! God Bless All
Prayers from an old friend at Wooster Brush
Prayers from an old friend from Wooster Brush
Eleanor and Karen send loving sympathy and prayers to Donna’s family. She always had a smile
Eleanor and Karen send loving sympathy and prayers to Donna’s family. She always had a smile for you when you walked into the Gift Corner. She was always ready to help you find that special gift. God bless her and her family.
Deb and family, please know that I am thinking of you at this time. Under all of the feelings of loss, I am sure you are grateful that you had your mother with you for so many years. May the thoughts and prayers of many folks comfort you during this time as you say good-bye to one who has meant so much to you.