Donna Jean Shandorf
Donna Jean Shandorf
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Donna Jean Shandorf, age 66, of Erie, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at UPMC Hamot surrounded by her husband and all of her children.
She was born in Rochester, NY on August 6, 1959, a daughter of the late Harold Newton and Gina LaPiana.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David, Mike and Porky. And her grandson, David Michael.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years Patrick Shandorf; six daughters, Kimberly Shandorf , Maria Vinson (Eric), Patty Shandorf (Jason), Jodie Shandorf (Jeff), Michelle Shandorf (Jimmy) and Diana Smith (Josh); ten grandchildren, Ricky, Lisa, Michael, Austin, Seth, Johnathan, Robert, Hayley, Julia and Sammy, and many nieces and nephews.
Donna loved her family with all her heart, especially her grandchildren which she adored. She fought Lung Cancer and won her battle in August. She loved attending Bingo with her late father-in-law John Shandorf and sister-in-law Mary Shandorf. She will be forever missed by all who loved her so dearly through the years.
Friends may call at the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, Inc, West Ridge on Tuesday, December 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com
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