Donna L. Shipp

1949 - 2025

Donna Lee (Bell) Shipp, 76, of Murrysville, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, after a fearless and determined battle with cancer. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 29, 1949, to Isabel P. (Poust) and Thomas N. Bell. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, David D. Shipp; sons, Bryan Shipp and Darren Shipp, both of Murrysville; nieces, Kimberly (Green) Reck and Tammy (Green) Ledbetter; and nephew, Dr. Chad Green. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Carol (Bell); and her brother-in-law, Dr. David Green. Donna graduated in the Class of 1967 from Franklin Regional High School and continued her education at Edinboro University. She later worked at Westinghouse with her father, where she also met her husband, before dedicating herself to being a loving mother and fierce protector of her family. She enjoyed traveling on many family adventures both far and near including annual, relaxing trips to the Outer Banks. She loved planting flowers, planning the perfect Christmases for her loved ones, and spending time with her devoted Labrador retriever, Ruby. Her greatest achievement was the love and care she gave to others not only as a friend, but also as a surrogate mother and grandmother to so many throughout her life. Even as her time drew near, she continued to show compassion by offering help to those caring for her, even though she physically could not. It was deeply touching and admirable. Her positive impact on all who knew her will never be forgotten. Everyone who met her loved Donna Lee. Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at HART FUNERAL HOME in Murrysville. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, at Cornerstone Ministries of Murrysville, with entombment immediately following at Twin Valley Mausoleum in Delmont. For online condolences, please visit www.hartfuneralhomeinc.com.