On Monday, December 16, 2002, of Silver Spring, MD. Loving sister of Rick and Gary Gigliotti; aunt of Lisa, Lauren, Adam, Marcus and Matthew Gigliotti. Donna worked as a Coordinator for International Athletics for the State Department in Washington, DC. She was a 1970 graduate of Plum High School in Pittsburgh, PA and a graduate of Penn State University. Donna was selected to carry the Olympic Torch for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and was also a professional ballroom dance instructor. The family will receive friends Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Schellhaas Funeral Home, 5864 Heckert Rd., Richland Township, PA. www.schellhassf.com. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Richard Catholic Church on Wednesday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m. Contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice of Pittsburgh, 3500 Brooktree Rd., Suite 200, Wexford, PA 15090 or to a breast cancer research foundation.
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Mary Jo Loyd
January 8, 2003
It is with deep sadness that I recently learned of Donna’s death. I had only know her for 5 years, in that short time we had a wonderful time tracing her ancestral lines via email and an occasional phone conversation when I was still working for the Defense Department. We never got the chance to meet, but had spoke of getting together so I could show her the films that contained the vital records of her ancestors.
My deepest sympathy to her family and close friends. She was far too young and full of life.
Janet Silva
December 18, 2002
In the 22 years that I've known Donna she has always been the most thoughtful friend. She would let no obstacle get in the way of remembering a birthday or anniversary. She would bring back a present from every trip, even when it would make no sense to do so except for the act of kindness. I want to extend my very deepest sympathy to her family.
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