Donna Dineff

Donna Dineff (nee Derifay) 93 of Lorain, embarked on a new journey into the afterlife on Saturday, October 7, 2023.She was born on October 1, 1930, in Lorain. Donna was able to celebrate her 93rd birthday with her family before taking on her new beginning. She was active with the Croatian Club their Ladies Auxiliary. She was a lifetime member and served as vice-president. Donna worked at the old clubhouse as the cleaning person. She was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Parish and St. Threasa's guild of St. Vitus church.Donna was a caring person to all that met and knew her, helping people in need and feeding all who came into her home. In her younger days she enjoyed bowling, dancing with the kolo dancers of the club and listening to Croatian music. She also enjoyed going on vacation to Florida with both her son and daughter's families.She is now reunited with her husband of 59 years Louie and more than likely going for long rides which they enjoyed later in life, hopefully they find a Croatian picnic and enjoy some good music and lamb.She is survived by her daughters: Darlene (the late Gary) Pongracz, Mary Lou (Dave Zeiter) Salas, Denise (Scott Law) Dineff; son, Louie (Peggy) Dineff; grandchildren: Mike Salas, Marcus Salas, Shawn Cruz (Lauren Stewart), Gary Pongracz (Angela Radford), Nicole Dineff, Aaron Dineff, Courtney Dineff (Joshua Thorn); great grandchildren: Brenden Dineff, Aaron Dineff Jr., Gabe, Nomar, Noah, Niah Salas, Braylon, Malakai, Xavier, Idolia, Savannah, Taylor, Marcus Jr. Salas, Luis, Antonio, Julia, Gianna Cruz, Jordan, Kara, Gavin, Charley Pongracz, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Dineff in 2009; her parents, Steve and Josephine "Mimi" Derifay; sister, Rose Perichak; brothers: Steve "Tuffy" Derifaj, and John "Rattler" Derifay; sons in law: Gary Pongracz, Mike Salas; and great grandson. Shawn Cruz Jr.The family would like to thank the staff from St. Vincent Home Healthcare especially Tamara, Bianca, Mike, Trey, Hector and Connie along with the staff at New Life Hospice and especially her grandson, Aaron Dineff for their kind care and support, May God bless them all for their work.Her family will receive friends at St. Francis Cabrini Parish, 2143 Homewood Drive (Grove Avenue and Homewood Drive) Lorain on Wednesday, October 11 from 9:30 until 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Rev. Father Russ Rauscher will officiate. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.Arrangements are by Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, South Lorain, Ohio 44055, (440) 277-8164. For expressions of sympathy and further information, please visit Reidyfuneral.com.