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Donna Staninovski Obituary



Donna Staninovski

MANSFIELD: Donna Staninovski, 81, of Mansfield, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011, at MedCentral Mansfield. Born February 18, 1930, in Selo Capari, Macedonia, she was the daughter of George and Cveta (Acevska) Sazdanoff. A homemaker, Donna came to the United States in 1958 and attended Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. She enjoyed cooking and gardening but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Zivko Staninovski; two daughters, Mary (Kosta) Bulakovski and Ruby Vavra; grandchildren, Steve (Joy) Bulakovski, Jim Bulakovski, Mike (Bridgette) Vavra, Jeff Vavra and Stephanie (Troy) Easter; and great grandchildren, Jordon, Sasha and Cameron Bulakovski, Kaden, Ashten and Riley Vavra and Kennadi Easter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Lazo Sazdanoff.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2011, at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street, Mansfield where Trisagion services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2011, at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church conducted by Father Michael Ellis and Father Nicholas Hughes. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 265 W. 3rd Street, Mansfield. Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

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

Published by News Journal from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2011.

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Bev Montgomery Cassity

April 9, 2011

Ruby and Mary, I just found out about your Mother. I am so sorry to hear that she has passed. I just loved her. My prayers are with you and your families.

Keera Kooken LPN

March 20, 2011

Mary and Ruby, I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was a great woman, and I feel privileged to have gotten then chance to know her and take care of her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your familly.

Claire Goines

March 19, 2011

Dear Mary and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
Love, Joe and Claire Goines

Judy McKinnon

March 19, 2011

Dear Ruby & Family,
May God's presence be felt as you as you grieve your loved one's passing. We're so sorry for your loss.
Love & Prayers, Bill & Judy McKinnon

Jim Cline

March 19, 2011

Mary & Ruby, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May God Bless you all during your period of mourning...

Jim Cline

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