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Donna Savely Obituary
Donna Jean Tucker Savely, aged 86, passed away after recently moving to Sebring, Florida from Delaware, Ohio where she had resided for over 60 years.
Donna graduated from Westerville High School and attended Ohio State University. She dedicated 35 years of service to Ohio Wesleyan University, where she worked in various capacities and creating many lifelong friendships.
In her personal life, Donna was a passionate advocate for animal welfare, particularly focusing on rescuing dogs.
Donna was preceded in death by her first husband, Walter Tucker; daughter, Karen Dyches Pennington; and her parents, Violet Baade and Ralph James Ebright. She is survived by her husband of nine years, James W. Savely; daughter, Amy Kester; granddaughters, Summer Dyches and Alexis Kester; niece, Ann Hampton; and nephew, Clark McFadden, five great grandchildren and a grandnephew.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delaware County Humane Society in her memory, honoring her commitment to animal welfare.
Friends, please join us for a small celebration to be held Tuesday, October 15 at Bun's Restaurant from 4-6 p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Peg Meyers
December 3, 2025
I have many happy memories of Donna. We worked together at OWU, and later after retirement, a group of us (we called ourselves the Lunch Bunch) got together regularly. We used to laugh that she was so lucky. Delaware used to have an event where they gave away a cherry pie. She won so many of these it was unbelievable! We all miss her laugh.
Peg Meyers
October 5, 2025
Donna is in my thoughts often. Bill, you brought her great joy in the time you had together. We miss you both.
Love,
Chuck and Peg Meyers
Lynn Stewart Seguin
October 21, 2024
Amy- I was so sorry to read about your mother. Mrs Tucker was just the best!
Always smiling and laughing and she never got too upset with Karen and me when we were doing something we shouldn't have been doing... she loved you and Karen so much. She will be missed and I will always remember her fondly.
Carol Martin (Bezold)
October 12, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I worked with Donna at Ohio Wesleyan and I remember her as a sweet, kind and caring person. She had a great sense of humor. We had some good times together at Ohio Wesleyan. She will be missed.
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