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Charles Donnell Obituary
Charles A. "Jett" Donnell, 69, of Main Street, Bressler, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2006 at home.
He was born in Greens-boro, NC, son of the late Bernard and Katherine Lyles Donnell, was reared by the late Rev. and Mrs. Charles Donahue from the age of one year, a graduate of the old Steelton High School, retired from Quaker Oats, was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Steelton, where he served on the Choir and with the Layman's and Kitchen Ministries. He was also a member of the United Way for 21 years and in his leisure, enjoyed bowling, baseball and basketball.
Jett leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Barbara A. "Bo" Donnell; his sons, Derrick Donnell of Bressler, Juan Donnell of Harrisburg and Brian Donnell of Silver Spring, MD; his foster daughter, Debbie Flores of Pensauken, NJ; his sisters, Phyllis Johnson of Mt. Vernon, NY, Barbara Harris of Harrisburg and Pat Beckett of Bensalem, PA; his 5 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
His life will be celebrated Tuesday, October 17 at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home, Steelton, with visitation 5:30 until 6 p.m. www.pennlive.com/obits
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Donnell
Doris Ann (Cox) Vause
October 20, 2006
To "Bo" Barbara Ann and Family,
We were sad to hear of the passing of Charles. Please know that the entire Cox family bear your grief.
May God bless you and your family
in this time of sorrow.
Ronnie & Olivia Culpepper
October 19, 2006
To my extended family, may God Bless your whole family during this time of your pain. I remember Mr. Jett like a second father to me, and he sure will be missed. Keep the Faith.
Jill D'Amico
October 17, 2006
Juan,
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. God Bless.
Cookie McWithey
October 17, 2006
Barb and Family,
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. Some of my fondest memories are of you, Jett and your sons. I can' tell you how sorry I am and how much I care.
Love,
Ivy Berry
October 16, 2006
To Derrick and Family,
My sincerest condolences are extended to you during this most difficult time. May the Lord grant you peace in the midst of this turbulent period and may you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is safe in the arms of the Lord.
Reginald, E. Green, Sr.
October 16, 2006
To Bo, and the entire Donnell, and Brown family, I offer you my deepest sympathy, and condolences. My prayer for each of you is that our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ will sustain you in this your hour of bereavement. May God wipe away all your tears, and that you rely on the Blessed Assurance that you will see your love one again, if you know Christ as Saviour.
Yours in Christ,
Reginald [Butch] Green
Eugene Allen
October 15, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the Donnell family. My memory of Charles date back to the Sunday School and BYPU activities at church. Also I remember the days of the "Tom Thumb" weddings they used to stage at the old First Baptist Church in Steelton. Your family is in our prayers.
Florence Dornell-Rowe
October 15, 2006
Bo and Family, Barbara Ann, Phylis, and Pat; Expressing my deepest sympathy to all of you at the passing of Jett. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
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