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Donna Persang Obituary

PERSANG Donna Persang, 77, of Lancaster, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 24, 1930, to the late Oscar and Margaret Dildine. Donna enjoyed being part of the Garden Club and her bowling league. Donna is survived by daughters, Christine Young of IN, Candace Smith of AZ; son, Michael Persang of Columbus; grandchildren, Aaron Weaver, Kyle Smith, Steven, Wendy, Eric and Phillip Persang; several great-grandchildren; sister, Eileen; brothers, Donald and Edward; many good friends; long time companions, Bill and Betty; and her dog, Katie. She was preceded in death by her husband William Persang, son Steven, brothers Robert and Albert, sister Betty Ann and parents. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the SHERIDAN FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster, Oh., with Pastor James Dexter officiating. Family and friends may visit from 6 p.m. until the time of service. Food and refreshments will be available during and after the service. Burial of cremains will take place on Tuesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send an online condolence and sign guestbook, please visit www.webfh.com/sheridanfuneralhome and click obituaries. Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Apr. 12, 2008.

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Vicky Carr (Mettler) Cindy Poling (Mettler)

April 15, 2008

Candy & Family,
We are very sorry to hear about your Mother. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Yolanda Gillison

April 12, 2008

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. ~Author Unknown

Linda Gilliam

April 12, 2008

May you dance in the sun.

Jim Taylor

April 12, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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