Donna Marie Soley

1952 - 2025

Donna Marie Soley obituary, 1952-2025, Tamaqua, PA

Donna Marie Soley

1952 - 2025

BORN

1952

DIED

2025

Donna Soley Obituary

Donna Marie Soley, 73 years of age, of Tamaqua passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, as a guest of Maple Shade Meadows in Nesquehoning.

Born March 14, 1952, in Coaldale, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Agnes (Hager) Soley.

Donna was a 1970 graduate of Marian Catholic High School and retired from ICI as a supervisor.

She was a member of St. Richard's Catholic Church, Barnesville, where she was a member of the choir.

Donna enjoyed traveling with her family and friends.

Surviving are her sister; Joanne Perilli of Tamaqua and her brother; Michael " Mooch", husband of Christine Soley of Tamaqua.

In addition are her nieces and nephews: Gracia Perilli of Allentown, Anthony, husband of Christine Perilli of Reading, Elissa Coccio of Tamaqua, Michelina, wife of James Munion of Phoenixville, Michael, husband of Ali of Media and Timothy, husband of Theresa of Adamstown.

Also, surviving are five great nieces and six great nephews.

A memorial service will be held, Saturday April 5th at 11 o'clock A.M. at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home, 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252. A visitation will be held from 10-11am at the funeral home.

Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550

Online condolences or a fond memory of Donna can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com

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