She married Ronald R. Ebling in 1949, and they had five children. She married Lester McClanahan on November 19, 1977, who preceded her in death on June 4, 1994.

Donna May was a 1948 graduate of Lima Central High School, and then worked at her parents' business, Earl's Hardware. She later worked at Holiday Inn, and retired after many years from the Cairo Branch of the Lima Public Library. She was a member of the Cairo United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was a member of the Cairo United Methodist Women's Society. Donna was a Den Mother for her sons' Cub Scout Troop. She was also a member of the Cairo Card Club and Hix N' Chix Square Dance Club.

Donna is survived by three sons: Michael (Patricia) Ebling of Columbus Grove, Randall (Cindy) Ebling of Findlay and Scott Ebling of Melbourne, Fl; two daughters: Diane (Max) Miller of Cairo and Lori (Kelly Six) Ebling of Columbus, Ohio; 10 grandchildren: Josh Ebling, Noel (Jamie) Ebling, Nate (Kathe Bumbaugh) Ebling, Chad (Amy) Ebling, Carrie (Nathan) Beare, Travis Ebling, Deanna Ebling, Zachary (Kelly) Miller, Brittany (Nate) Dunahay and Shelby Six; 10 great grandchildren: Kale, Sage, Noah, Christian, Olivia, Brady, Ava, Evelyn, Charlie and Grant; one brother: Robert (Patricia) Earl of Melbourne Beach, Fl; and one sister: Arlene (Thomas) Johnson of Palm Bay, Fl.

She was preceded in death by a nephew Neal Earl.

Services will begin at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Cairo United Methodist Church. Pastors Ruth Ann Scoby and Rich Rakay will co-officiate, with burial at Cairo Eastside Cemetery, Ohio.

Friends may call from 2:00-4:00p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m., on Friday, December 11, 2015, at Cairo United Methodist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Cairo United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be expressed at hartmansonsfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Lima News from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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9 Entries

Pamela Mathias

December 11, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family, she will be watching over all of you, she will always be in our hearts.

Julie Walsh

December 11, 2015

So very sorry for the loss of Donna May. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Peg Lamb

December 11, 2015

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Donna was loved by many and will be missed. God grant you peace thru these difficult days.

Ron and Diane Smith

December 11, 2015

Our prayers are with all of you at this time of great loss, remember your mother,your grandmother,your great grandmother and sister is at great peace with our lord. She will always be in your hearts!

Liz/Dwayne Bailey

December 11, 2015

Max, Diane, Brittany, Zach, Kelley, Nate and family. I am sooo sorry for your loss. God Bless you guys and find peace in knowing Donna is in a much better place and that you will see her again one day. If you need anything, let Dwayne and I know. Love you guys.

Vickie Altstaetter-Morgan

December 10, 2015

So sorry Diane, Lori, and brothers. Your Mom was such a beautiful and gracious lady who will be missed but fondly remembered by many. May the Lord grant you peace and comfort in this time of loss.

Shaunacy Webster

December 10, 2015

Lori, May God's peace surround you and your family at this difficult time. Augustine, Greer and I will pray that God give you strength to remember and treasure all the blessed times with your Mother and be comforted by these memories.

December 10, 2015

The Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare community extends our love and deepest sympathy to Lori and your entire family. Donna was a gentle and beautiful matriarch, and we feel your loss.

Troas & Mike Mantooth

December 9, 2015

Mike, Diane & family,
So sorry for the loss of your Mom. She was a very dear person & a friend to all. You have my deepest sympathy. May God bless all of you and show you comfort during this most difficult time & always.
Troas(Nelson)& Mike Mantooth

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