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Donna Watson Obituary
Born Feb. 29, 1940, in Homewood, she was the daughter of the late William Stanford and Ruth McCann Stanford.
Donna was a member of North Street Christian Church in Butler.
She owned and operated her own beauty shop.
She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her family and friends.
Donna leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 63 years, Ronald I. Watson, whom she married on Nov. 2, 1956; her sons, Jefferey H. (Naomi) Watson of Evans City, Troy A. Watson of Harmony, and Keith I. Watson of Evans City; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; her siblings, David Stanford of Slippery Rock, Joan Rogers of Columbus, Ohio, and Billie Louise Popkoff of Redmond, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her daughter-in-law, Cindy Watson.
WATSON - Due to public health concerns, a private visitation and service for Donna L. Watson, who died Saturday, April 11, 2020, will be held by the family at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.
Donna will be laid to rest at Greenlawn Burial Estates in Butler.
Memorial donations may be made in her honor to the Alzheimer's Association, 2835 E. Carson St., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.boylanfuneralservices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Watson
5 Entries
Bonnie Garmon
April 23, 2020
Ron and Family, So very sorry to hear of your loss. Donna was always a good neighbor and a good friend, always ready for a chat. Even though we lived only a short distance from each other, when I would come in for a hair appointment, she was always ready to listen to the family news since 2 of my children were the ages of 2 of your boys. Donna was always upbeat and ready to laugh. I know she is resting with God now and waiting for you all. Prayers for your peace. Bonnie Kunkel Garmon and Family
Margaret Stickel
April 18, 2020
Donna is now at peace and rewarded for her love of others, as well as family. You have my sympathy in your loss. Peg Stickel
Shannon Hartman
April 15, 2020
With all our deep love, we are so sorry for the loss of Donna. She was such a precious woman of God. Our hearts are with you Ron. Love Terry and Shannon Hartman
Letha (Jacobs) Schwab
April 14, 2020
So sorry to hear of Donna's passing. We know she is with the Lord. Prayers and thoughts for all of you.
Richard Brooks
April 14, 2020
Donna will be greatly missed not only by her family but by the many people she touched while on this earth. Donna never sit back and let others do things, she was always the first to make things happen. We will all miss her.
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11:00 a.m.
Boylan Funeral Home, Inc. - Zelienople East324 E. Grandview Ave, Zelienople, PA 16063
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