Donna L. Bollinger

Donna L. Bollinger obituary, Hanover, PA

Donna L. Bollinger

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Donna Bollinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. - McSherrystown on Mar. 14, 2026.
Donna L. (Smith) Bollinger, passed away on March 12, 2026 at Homewood at Plum Creek. She was the loving wife of the late John R. Bollinger, who passed away in 1995.

Donna was born on December 31, 1937 and was the daughter of the late George and Alleine (Gladfelter) Smith. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and was a former member of the Hanover Community Singers and her church choir. In her free time Donna enjoyed completing puzzles.

Donna is survived by her children Pamela Jo Reichert and husband Dale, Debra Wentz and husband Ronnie, Johnna Cleary and husband Joseph, and John Bollinger and wife Heather; her 6 grandchildren; and her 8 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her siblings Sidney McWilliams, Linda Wise, Tersie Krebs, and Janna Smith. Donna was preceded in death by her husband John R. Bollinger; her companion Eugene "Tom" Miller; and her brother George Smith.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday at 1:00PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Rd. Hanover PA 17331 with Rev. Cole Mase celebrating. The internment will immediately follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Hanover. A viewing will be held from 12:00-1:00PM at the church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donna's memory can be made to The Relay For Life of the Hanover Area.

Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. of McSherrystown is entrusted with the arrangements and condolences may be shared at www.beckfunerals.com

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Kimberly Kelly

March 14, 2026

Pam, Deb, Johnna, John, hugs to your families. We will certainly miss Aunt Donna. She was truly a sweet lady, always bubbly and loved her laugh. May God comfort your family during the days, weeks and months ahead. Love to all of you.

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5055 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA 17331

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5055 Grandview Rd., Hanover, PA 17331

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