Donna Lynn Dorman

Donna Lynn Dorman obituary

Donna Lynn Dorman

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Donna Dorman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Evans Funeral Home - Columbus on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Donna Dorman (née Dingess), age 53, of Pataskala, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 3, 2025. Born March 15, 1972, in Columbus, Donna was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt.

She is survived by her loving parents, Ralph and Debbie Dingess; her sister and best friend, Karen Dingess; her brother, Ralph Dingess, Jr.; her children, Deborah and Joshua Dingess; and the granddaughters she devoted herself to raising, Payton and Emma Dingess. She is also survived by granddaughter Haylie Dingess; daughter-in-law Amanda Failor; and her fur baby, BooBoo. Donna shared a special bond with her nieces Amanda and Miranda Brofft, and she remained close friends with her children's father, Bobby Vance. She will also be lovingly remembered by her nieces Samantha and Angel Dingess, her great-nephew Dante Willis, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Lamont Dorman, and her daughter, Melissa Dingess. She loved the color green, jewelry, laughing with her sister, and time with family.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Evans Funeral Home 4171 E. Livingston Ave. at 12:00 Noon where friends may call from 10:00 AM until time of service.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Evans Funeral Home

4171 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH 43227

Send Flowers

Nov

11

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Evans Funeral Home

4171 E. Livingston Ave, COLUMBUS, OH 43227

Send Flowers

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Evans Funeral Home - Columbus

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