Donna Jean Kaminski (nee McKenzie) of Lorain died peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, March 14, at the age of 88 after a brief illness.Donna was born on December 19, 1932 in Lorain to Frank and Dolly (Beachler) McKenzie. She was the last survivor of their 11 children. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1950 and married Leo D. Kaminski on June 14, 1952, remaining married until this death in 1978. She never remarried.Donna was a widow at 45 and immediately started working until she was 75, volunteering until she was 80. She worked at Hallmark Cleaners, Lorain Products, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Lorain Community (now MercyHealth) Hospital, and continued to volunteer at Mercy after she retired.Donna’s best asset was her huge heart and her generosity to anyone in need. Her giving was endless. She was a good dancer and loved listening to music (ranging from country to Christmas to Christian to the pop music of today). She also loved to crochet, paint ceramics and do various arts and crafts with her daughter, Vicki, coffee with her daughters and grandchildren, and just spending time with her family. She loved to crochet blankets, afghans and slippers for her family members, her friends and for charitable donation. She collected angels and snowmen. She loved to laugh and make people laugh. She loved sports, especially football, and going to Las Vegas and other casinos with her friends.Donna was a great mother and was always there for her four daughters. She taught them strength, kindness, the gift of giving and to always remain close and stay together. She was affectionately known as “GiGi” to her immediate family.Donna is survived by her daughters, Donna DiFilippo, Kim (Guy) Camera, and Kathi (Jim) Hofecker; son-in-law, John Gilles; 16 grandchildren, Dan (Allie) Gilles, David (Rachael) Gilles, Vikki Gilles, Katy (Rick)Moore, Vince (Kim) DiFilippo, Matt (Sarah) DiFilippo, Mike (Jill) DiFilippo, Denny (Ashley) DiFilippo, Guy (Gretchen) Camera, Lee (Melanie) Camera, Scott (Julie) Camera, Shawn (Nicole) Camera, Lindsay (Jared) Tiech, Tina (Brett) Elliott, Dax Hofecker, and Brennan Hofecker; 37 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; daughter, Victoria Gilles; great-grandaughter, Gianna Marie Camera; parents, Dolly and Frank McKenzie; sisters, Evelyn Ilene, Odetta, Ruth, and Virginia; and brothers, Frank Jr., Robert, John and two unnamed twins at childbirth.Due to Covid-19, funeral services for Donna will be held privately for her family members through Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Lorain, OH. Private Christian burial services will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH, Rev. Robert J. Glepko, Pastor, officiating. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.Rest in peace, Mom/GiGi/Grandma/Nana! See you in Heaven!

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Published by The Morning Journal from Mar. 16 to Mar. 17, 2021.

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Jenny Sroka

March 18, 2021

Kathi, Jim and family,
KC and I are so sorry to hear your mom passed away. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest condolences,
Jenny & KC

Cathy (Tomasic) Pastron

March 17, 2021

My sympathies to the members of the Kaminski family. Donna, I remember your Mom coming to watch your boys play summer baseball. She was always supportive of her children and grandchildren. She cherished you all. Her life is a reminder of the depth of her love of family. Take solace in her peace, and joy in your memories of her. Heaven gained another angel.

Martin and Kyle Heberling

March 17, 2021

To the entire family. Our prayers are with all of during this time. She will always be one of the greatest Grandmothers of all time. As a friend of her Grandchildren, I feel blessed to have known her. Thank you for being so kind Grandma Kaminski.

Linda Argenti Ditto

March 17, 2021

Dear Donna,Kim,Cathy and Families...my sincere Sympathy to you and your families. I remember seeing your mom when I worked at the hospital. She always had a beautiful smile and always such a warm genuine person. Keep those beautiful memories of your mom you will always have that to cherish.

becky m smith

March 17, 2021

Sending my deepest sympathy to the entire family of Mrs. Kaminski. I have very fond memories of her growing up. As an adult she always spoke with kindness. May she rest in peace.

Dick and Rosemary Schuler

March 16, 2021

Dear Kim and family, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful mother. The obituary is a tender tribute that tells how much she loved and was loved. Being blessed with such a great mom is a gift. May good memories tide you through this difficult time.

Jay Cecil

March 16, 2021

This is Jay Cecil, I have been trying to reach Donna Lee, with no success, I did a search which brought me to this article. I am so sorry for your loss, I had no idea. The only comfort to offer is that Donna is not suffering anymore. Now she is in Heaven with our Father, God. May God's Love touch your hearts, and comfort your souls, restoring peace within. Father God I ask that you would wrap your loving arms around this family as they get ready to lay their mom to rest. May she live on in the lifetime of memories

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