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Donna Samsa Obituary
Donna graduated from Chaney High School and retired from St. Elizabeth Hospital after 25 years.
She was a member of Poland Presbyterian Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed painting and shopping, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family.
Donna will always be remembered lovingly by three daughters, Dianne (Tim) Avers, Susanne (Paul) Milley, and Jackie Bowser; eight grandchildren, Timothy (Stephanie) Avers, Thomas Avers, Christopher (Jennifer) Avers, Laura (Bob) Louk, Michael (Alexis) Milley, Ross and Jenna Bowser, and Tricia Avers; three great-granddaughters, Autumn, Aubrey, and Serinna; brother-in-law, Norman Reese; niece, Virginia (Kelly) Daley; and nephew, Norman (Yvonne) Reese.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Samsa; son-in-law, Charles Bowser; and sister, Dianne Reese.
Family and friends may pay their respects from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 29, 2024, followed by a 6 p.m. service at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue in Boardman.
Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.
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Lynn VanCobb Landry
February 28, 2024
To the Samsa Family: Deepest sympathy sent to you for the loss of you Mother, Grandmother, and Great grandma. May God give you all comfort, peace, and strength in this difficult time. From, Lynn VanCobb-Landry
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