Donna J. Swaldo passed peacefully on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the age of 78.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Dean; her daughters, Laurie (Jim) Switzer, Deanna (Chris) Gundlah, Lisa (Hal) Wagoner; grandchildren, Alicia and Jessica Switzer, Adam and Lindsay Gundlah, Olivia and Nathan Wagoner; and sister, Karen (Fred) Eichel and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her dear parents, Ralph and Ruby (Rosenberry) Lahmers and her son, David.
Donna quietly and proudly lived her life near her family farm in Stonecreek Valley. Her family was deeply important to her. She was a devout, life-time member of Jerusalem Church. Before her children were born, Donna enjoyed working as an X-Ray Technician at Union Hospital. After her children were grown, she was proud of her work in Tuscarawas County Probate and Juvenile Court. Donna graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1952. In later years, she enjoyed watching her grandchildren as she attended their many school, athletic, music, and dance performances. In retirement, she had the opportunity to travel with Dean, and spend time with their family at their summer lake home at Tabor Lake near Carrollton, OH. Donna liked to read, sew, and bake. She was a wonderful person, wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated Christian.
Friends and family are invited to calling hours to be held Wednesday, August 1st from 5-8 p.m. at Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover. A Memorial Service celebrating Donna's life will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 2nd at Jerusalem Church, 1417 Stonecreek Road, S.E., New Philadelphia. Rev. Frank Sapp Jr. will be officiating. Donna will be laid to rest near her family at Evergreen Burial Park. Following the service of committal, a meal will be served in the church reception hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts in appreciation of Donna's care be presented to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or to the Jerusalem Church, Building Fund.
Those unable to attend, or who would like to share a fond memory of Donna, may do so by visiting the "Obituaries & Flowers" link on the funeral home's website.
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