Donna M. Joseph

My prayers continue to go out to the family for the great loss that you are enduring.I wish there were something I could do to ease the sadness you feel.
As I thought about Donna's BD this week the pain was unbelievable....so I offer my prayers for healing, peace and comfort. I hope you will find that in times of gloominess, love sees; in times of silence, love hears; in times of doubt; love hopes, in times of grief, love comforts; and in all times love never fails. Please hold on to...

I worked for Mrs. Joseph in my first job as a secretary at Quincy Woodhill. It was fun working for her. She had a big friendly smile. She would always tell me great stories about the kids in the classroom. I felt like I knew them.

I was shocked to hear that she passed away. I know her family and collegues will really miss her. She was such a sincere personable person. We have suffered a great loss. I extend my deepest sympathy to her family.

I have just learned of Donna's death and am in shock. She was such a good friend for most of our life. Such a thoughtful, caring person! I am sorry we didn't keep in touch in recent years but still feel like we were good friends having grown up in the "neighborhood" together. We were "east-siders" in high school together! I will keep her mother and sisters in my prayers - I know they will miss her.

Wow where to begin? With her passing her mold was broken. No one will ever be able to be a friend as she was to us and our family. She even inspired one of our children to become a teacher. Man what a gormet cook! And she always had a peaceful way of looking at life's bad side, and making the best of it. Someone we will always remember.
Our deepest sympathy to her family.
Sincerely,
Gary and Debbie Koval

Donna, had a personal relationship with God and she has finished her mission. Please know that God does not come to us with an explanation; He comes to us with His presence. He does not reveal His plan, He reveals Himself. He comes to us as strength when we are weak, peace when we are troubled, courage when we are afraid and fellowship when we are alone. He is with us on life's journey. He knows about funerals, weddings, commencements, hospitals, court rooms. He knows because He is with us...

I also had the pleasure of working with Donna at East Clark, and it was truly a pleasure. She was an inspiration to other young teachers like myself and really helped me become not only a better teacher, but a better person. I will always treasure my after school conversations with her and Mary Kay in their classroom. Donna will most certainly be missed by many and my prayers are with her family.

I am sorry for your lost. I worked with Mrs. Joseph at East Clark School. I will keep the family in my prayers. She always had a smile on her face. God Bless.

I have known Donna most of my life. She taught with my Aunt Madonna at East Clark. I cannot think of a more calm, peaceful, positive person in my life. She adored my kids and I adored her. Gentle, selfless, and kind are only a few words I can think of to describe Donna. You are all in our thoughts and hearts. I am grateful to have known her.

Donna was loving daughter and sister, an exceptional teacher, and a woman who dedicated her life to special needs children. Donna was instrumental in helping me get my first teaching position and I appreciate that more than I can say. I know she leaves a huge gap in her family's lives, and I send thoughts and prayers to them.