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BORN
1944
DIED
2023
Donna Bill Obituary
Donna Bill (nee Vargo), age 79. Loving Mother to Pam Zangara (Adam) and Stacey Brubeck (Eric). Beloved Grammie to Miranda Zangara and Madeline Brubeck. Daughter of the late Julius and Rose Vargo (nee Ruby). Cousin and Friend to many.
Donna was a devoted Catholic and volunteered for many years at St. John Bosco Adoration Chapel. She would always say "the most important things in life are God and family". She was loved greatly and will be missed deeply by all who knew her.
Visitation Sunday, February 5, 2023 from 2-5 p.m. at FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131. Mass of Christian Burial Monday, February 6, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 6480 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130 (EVERYONE IS ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Donna's name to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134.
Jackie Berkheimer
February 8, 2023
Dear Donna's family, I just found out this sad sad news today when Tracy called me from window king and i actually cried. I have known Donna for 6 years almost 7 really when I called to make an appointment and she and I have been talking on the phone twice a year ever since then and truly we became wonderful phone friends, she was one of the nicest sweetest people and I wish I would have gotten to meet her, my love and prayers are with you all.
Cleveland Clinic Rheum
February 8, 2023
May She rest peacefully in the arms of the angels
Cory and Jimmy Silvestri
February 5, 2023
Donna was such a bright light in this world. Her tenacity, courage, and capacity to love was second to none. We love you Donna and send care and condolences to everyone in the family. You will be greatly missed.❤
Gino Silvestri
February 4, 2023
Rest in Peace, “Honey.” We love you!
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Kathy Kane
February 4, 2023
If you are really lucky in life you will find a friend who is like a sister to you. Donna was that to me. She was my dearest friend for 55 years and I treasure all the moments we shared together. She was always there for me, through the good and bad times and I'll truly miss her love, laughter and support. Rest in peace my dearest friend.
Melanie Haystrick
February 3, 2023
Donna, I'm so sorry you're gone. Gina and I loved you. I never told you this but being around you was like being with a 2nd mom. You were always so easy and fun to talk to. And for Gina I know she will always have fond memories of you. I loved your spunk! You always spoke your mind! And the relationship you had with your family was beautiful. I loved being invited to the Brubeck's house and visiting with you, Tom, and Peggy. I commented to Stacy once (or maybe twice) how blessed she was to have such a wonderful family, and Madeline for having such beautiful grandparents. Prayers and hugs to Stacy, Eric, and Madeline. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Donna.
Lynn Peterson
February 2, 2023
Donna was a beautiful lady and always had a smile on her face and kind words to say every time I saw her. Very sorry for your loss. Praying for God’s comfort and strength for her family. God is near to the broken hearted ❤
Kim Frey
February 2, 2023
The spunkiest most beautiful faith filled woman who I was blessed to know for 56 years. You were my family and an important part to my life and that of my sweet mama and sister. I could picture the reunion going on in Heaven now.
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