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Malissa O'DONNELL Obituary
Age 90, of Kettering, passed away December 30, 2020. Ann was born March 29, 1930, in Altoona, PA, to the late Rupert and Helen (Chaplin) White. She was a graduate of Altoona High School in 1948. Ann attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying business education. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter AN of Dayton, Ohio, University of Dayton Faculty Wives Club, and Ascension Church. Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John O'Donnell; son, Dr. Patrick
O'Donnell; and brother, William C. White. She is survived by her son Kevin J. O'Donnell; daughter, Lisa (Troy) Barton; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Easton and husband Andy Janovksy; grandchildren, Drew Barton, Alexia Barton, and Kevin E.
O'Donnell; brothers, James White, John (Mary) White, sister-in-law, Doris O'Donnell, many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her kindness, generosity, and love for her family will never be forgotten. A small Memorial Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church on Thursday, January 7, at 11am. A livestream will be available to view on Ascension's website for those unable to attend. The family would like to thank the staff at Brighton Gardens for the excellent care they provided Malissa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. A final note from Ann to everyone; "Good Bye. I love you as long as there are stars in the sky". Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
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Susan Beirise Patrick
January 6, 2021
Kevin and Lisa, I am so sorry for you loss. Your mother was the sweetest, most kind woman. She was a good friend to my mom. Prayers for you and your family tomorrow.
Theresa O'Donnell
January 4, 2021
She was my godmother and she was a kind wonderful lady. I will truly miss her. My prayers are with the family and special prayers to my cousins Lisa and Kevin. Love from Theresa O'Donnell
Eddie (Ed) Metcalf
January 3, 2021
A Beautiful Heart and Soul. Much the same as my own mother. So grateful they both had the opportunity to meet. She always cared for those around her. Everyone always had something nice to say about her. Adults and kids alike. Convinced her son (Kev) to take her for for a motorcycle ride as I did my own mother. Took a while but she agreed and was there to see her face (big smile) when we went to a local party full of motorcycles. All eyes were on her. She was always wanting to feed people. An amazing hostess and friend. When you walked through the door you were made to feel you were home. She will be truly missed by all. She is a star, and will always look to the sky with her being my first thought. Loving friend to her and family. Eddie
Stan & Betsy Wenclewicz
January 3, 2021
Kevin: You have our deepest sympathy at this time of tremendous sorrow.
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