Donna Dillenbeck

Donna Dillenbeck obituary

Donna Dillenbeck

Donna Dillenbeck Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Inc. from Jul. 26 to Jul. 30, 2025.

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RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Donna Dillenbeck, age 63, of West James Street, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening April 15, 2025, in Valley Health Services, Herkimer. She had the loving comfort of her family by her side at the time of her passing.
Donna was born May 17, 1961 in Herkimer a daughter of Marlene Boepple Dillenbeck and the late Elbert V. Dillenbeck. She was raised and educated in Mohawk and a graduate of BOCES. Donna loved to care for others and was a self-employed caregiver.
She enjoyed spending her time on her front porch watching the squirrels on James Street. She liked to do word search puzzles and was very crafty making canvas blocks with yarn.
Donna was a very friendly and caring person, a friend to many and will never be forgotten.
She is survived by her mother Marlene, a sister Linda Matthews and her husband Cary of Richfield Springs, two nephews Andrew Quackenbush, Justin Matthews and his wife Jamie, a niece Nichole Matthews all of Richfield Springs.
A memorial service for Donna will be held on Saturday May 17th from 11:00am - 4:00pm at the Matthew's Residence, County Highway 24, Richfield Springs..
Arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Inc. 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs.

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