Donna Lyttle-Delena

Donna Lyttle-Delena obituary

Donna Lyttle-Delena

Donna Lyttle-Delena Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bolock Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. - Cresco on Aug. 25, 2025.

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Donna Marie Lyttle-DeLena, 73, of Mount Pocono, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Gary J. DeLena.

Donna was born in Mount Kisco, NY and grew up in the Bronx before eventually moving to Mount Pocono. She graduated from Columbus High School before receiving her bachelors in education from Leeman College. She held many jobs, beginning by working at Castro Convertible before moving into the fashion industry. After taking many years off from working to raise her family she held customer service positions.

She was an avid reader and crafter, including knitting, crocheting, and needlepoint. She also adored her grandchildren, her cats, and her plants.

In addition to her husband she will be lovingly remembered by her children: Jessica DeLena, wife of Anthony Casalino, Gary J. DeLena Jr. and his wife, Aneta Kulikowski, and Deanna Janoski; grandchildren: Emmy, Liam, Lyra, Makayla, David, Juliana, Emily, and Giano; her sisters Tina and Karen, a brother, Billy, and many nieces and nephews.

Services will be private at the request of the family.

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