Donna Silk Obituary
Born in Reading, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth L. Miller and Verna Mae James. Donna worked at CarTech until her retirement. She was also very involved with the Mennonite community and enjoyed working at the Kutztown Hay Auction. Donna had a great love for horses and animals. Over the years, she was involved with the Humane Society and Alcoholics Anonymous. Donna enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren. They would always put a smile on her face.
Donna is survived by her children: Lisa M. Strausser, Centre Twp.; Richelle L. (Strausser) Rose, companion of Chris, Centre Twp.; LeAnn L. (Strausser) Knoblauch, wife of Craig, Port Clinton; and Jeremy A. Strausser, husband of Laura, Mohnton; seven grandchildren: Breanna, Madison, Mariah, Jevin, Gavin, Wyatt and Riley; eight great-grandchildren; and two more on the way.
A celebration of Donna's life will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Leesport Farmers Market Meeting Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the animal shelter of your choice. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements.
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Susie Wenner
September 6, 2025
Wow a year has passed already. I will never forget Donna, the Little Dutch Farm and all the shenanigans both those years and years later. Her and Paul were a great couple. Will always love her.
Linda Schaeffer
September 27, 2024
Sorry to hear of Donnas passing. We worked together for many years at Car tech and she truly helped me through some of my toughest times in my recovery . May she rest with Paul in peace.
Susan Sturges
September 19, 2024
During covid we would sit outside in my driveway. Each in our own cars and share a pizza and funny stories. She always called me girlie
Margaret Cruz
September 12, 2024
My deepest condolences and prayers to the family. I graduated with her daughter Richelle. Later on I found out from my father that he worked with her husband "Silky" as they called him . They would come into McDonald's and I loved all the joking around we did. I will sincerely miss them both and I'm sure she will meet up with them again. I never say good bye but it's until we meet again. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the celebration of life but I will be there in spirit.
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Susie Rau Wenner
September 12, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. I know Donna since we started working at Little Dutch Farm together many many years ago. She was a real pistol. Had lots of laughs and so many fun memories. So Sorry I am unable to make the celebration of life since I had back surgery and still unable to drive.
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