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Donna Jess Obituary
Survivors include her children: Robert H. (Deborah) Jess, Duane H. (Cynthia) Jess, and Dale R. (Michelle) Jess all of Oak Harbor, OH, James T. Jess, and Roxanne M. King both of Graytown, OH; grandchildren: Craig Jess, Brian (Stephanie) Jess, Kimberly Spencer, Lucas Jess, Valerie (Megan) Duchon, Caitlin (Justin) Barr, Jessica Dietz, Cora Jess, Brenden Jess, Jodi (Tony) Wilburn, Ian (Stephanie) Jess, Bridgette Jess, Shaina Grodi, Anthony Weiser; great grandchildren: Mason Jess, Abigail Lenke, Jacob Lenke, Ellie Spencer, Colton Spencer, Carson Jess, Emily Jess, Noah Jess, Vera Duchon, Kailese Duchon, Vivian Duchon, William Ritter, Waylon Ritter, Vada Barr, Gavin Barr, Madison Barr, Thomas Wilburn, Lily Wilburn, Ian Wilburn, Audrey Jess, Lucy Digby, Julian Orosco, and Desmond Traucco; great-great grandchild Allison Barr; and siblings: Howard (Joanna) Bucher, Dolores Rarig, Peggy Woodlee, and Sharon (Craig) Gosch. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers: Harry Bucher, Raymond Bucher, Ted Bucher, Lawrence "Pete" Bucher, Charles Bucher, Robert Bucher and Robin Roy Bucher Jr.; sisters: Kittie Rice, Norma Armstrong, Aureola Nadine Reinhart, Betty Seiple and Linda; and great grandson Zachary Jess.
A Memorial Service will begin at 3pm on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor Chapel, where the family will receive friends beginning at 1pm until the time of the Service. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery, Graytown, OH privately by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserpriesman.com.
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December 30, 2025
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