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Born in Philadelphia, PA. She was the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Grygo. She moved with her family in 1967 to Hartly, then Marydel. Donna was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School, class of 1977.
Donna met the love of her life in 1976. Donna and Dave would marry in 1978.
She and her husband operated the State Line gas station in Marydel from 1986 to 1991 and she would later start a career in admiadministratat Hartly Elementary School. After 30 years she retired in 2020. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and crafts. She especially loved raising her granddaughter Briana. In recent years, her and Dave and Briana enjoyed their time spent at their campsite at Duck Neck in Chestertown, MD.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving daughter Lynn, husband Dave and her sister Trish. She is survived by her son Mike Schepens (Ashley) of Marydel, her brothers Dave Grygo (Cindy), Marty Grygo (Donna), Steve Grygo (Ailene), sister Theresa Nolette (Chris), 2 grandchildren Cooper and Briana Schepens, a host of nieces/nephews, all of the Schepens family, and her Duck Neck family and friends.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2-6pm, Saturday July 13, 2024 at the Marydel Fire Hall, Marydel,DE
Family request donations in her memory to the Marydel Fire Hall, 110 Firehouse Lane, Marydel, DE 19964.
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John Augustus
June 29, 2025
We miss the smiles and compassion of a wonderful lady.
Barry Sommers
July 22, 2024
Hartly Elementary School's main office. Mrs. Schepens was always being herself and I remember a time or two where she took myself and my sister home after school when we missed the bus. Her kindness and smile is something I will always remember...Hartly and Marydel won't be the same.
Kristina Rivera (Sells)
July 13, 2024
A very strong hard working woman. She will be missed by many. Many blessings of comfort to her family and friends at this most difficult time.
Melissa Gebel
July 10, 2024
I remember many years of going to church and spending time at the Grygo house with the entire family, including Donna. Plus it wouldn´t have been a July4th party without the Grygos there! I even had the honor of being flower girl at Donna and Dave´s wedding. Many special memories. May those memories be a blessing to us all
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Frank N Roth
July 8, 2024
Donna was a great friend in school. We lost touch over the years, but she always had a place in the fondest memories of my heart. RIP my friend. Love and thoughts to you family.
Frank N Roth
July 8, 2024
Meeting her in 6th grade after we moved to DE from the Seattle area.
John Augustus
July 7, 2024
Donna was always there to share her wonderful prepared vittles with friends. I never left an afternoon deer hunt without a care package to take home. Her sense of humor and generosity were always present. She will be sorely missed. Deepest condolences to her family during this time.
Tammy Augustus
July 7, 2024
JADALATA was our code name. Jackie and Donna and Liz and Tammy. I feel beyond blessed to have known and worked with Donna! She had a way of making you feel so welcome. In the years after retirement we forged a new relationship and I thought we would have years together. I wasn´t ready to say goodbye. She will be missed by so many. When I heard the news of her passing I cried and then felt a peace in knowing she and Dave are together again. But I will forever miss my friend DonDon!! Love and prayers to her family, especially Briana. With love, Tammy Augustus
Carolyn Lutton VanHekle
July 7, 2024
The entire family is in my Thoughts and Prayers
Debbie Coles
July 7, 2024
Going to Dave and Donna's Bbq and feeling welcomed and eating that Delicious Taco Salad Donna made.
Patty DiRocco
July 7, 2024
Condolences to the entire family
Many good memories with Donna and the family
Hugs to all
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