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Donna Lee (Ambrow) Strzelec, 75, passed away peacefully as she was surrounded by family on May 26, 2024. She was born on October 15, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri to Betty and Donald Ambrow. She was a cherished wife, mother, sister, and Nana.
She received her education from Fairview High School (1966) and the University of Missouri (1970) and resided in Albrightsville, PA for the last 22 years. She is survived by her husband Dale, daughter and son-in-law Rebecca Strzelec and Adam Vorlicek, their children Stella and Holden, son and daughter-in-law Jonathan and Jennifer Strzelec, and their children Hailey, Ava, and Charlotte, and her sisters Deborah Walters and Dana Tocyzlowski.
She enjoyed reading and decorating for the holidays (her husband would also say collecting shoes and clothes) but her greatest love was spoiling her family. She will always be remembered as someone who took immense pride in her children and grandchildren, and her love and kindness left an indelible mark on all those who were lucky enough to know her. Even as she battled cancer for the third time, she never lost her candor or sense of humor, joking and making friends with the nurses and doctors who were tasked with her care.
In lieu of flowers or other kindnesses, please consider contributing to the Donna Strzelec Memorial Scholarship established at the University of Michigan's Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design. This endowed fund benefits first-generation college students in perpetuity. Donations can be received by visiting https://giving.umich.edu/basket/fund/999999 and using the "Write In:" section to add "Donna Strzelec Memorial Scholarship." Once your donation amount has been added, please find the "Proceed to Checkout" button in the bottom right corner to continue.
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Joe Fincher
May 29, 2024
My condolences to our cousins. God speed to you Dale.
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Gregory L. Toczylowski
May 28, 2024
Donna was my sister, not by blood relative, she was my sister-in-law. My name is Greg and I am married to Donna´s youngest sister Dana. When I first started dating her sister Dana we would go to her home and spend time with her while Dale was out of town working in sales. It is to note which he was very good at. As they grew their family with children daughter Rebecca and son Jonathan Dale´s work relocated the family to Illinois, Connecticut, and finally Pennsylvania.
We would visit their family on special occasions where ever they lived. Donna was very special person in my life not just a sister in law. We came from the same neighborhood growing up and was made from the same fabric of our era. Donna grew up in a home attached to Betty & Don´s Market. My family work in the grocery industry at the old A&P Grocery Stores. Her dad was a meat cutter by trade as was my father and even worked together at A&P Store.
We FaceTime on Friday May 24, 2024 while she was in her hospital bed fully aware of her final days on Earth. I told Donna how special she was to her grandchildren, children, family and friends. I told her how she was a special person in my life. She could tell I was getting emotional. Donna sternly said to knock that crap off. That is who Donna was more concerned for us with her pending death.
The Bible says God prepares a place for his followers. I am sure God has a place waiting for Donna. You are now with your Mom & Dad
Your little brother
Judi Sharbaugh
May 27, 2024
Donna taught me many things. But my last conversation with her probably taught me the most. When she told me about the return of her cancer, I began to cry. Donna said don´t cry for me! She told me when she was first diagnosed in 1996 her children were young (high school, college) but now she got to see her granddaughter go to college. Donna taught me to be grateful for every day. I feel blessed to have had Donna as a friend. She often made me feel like family. I always knew the latest on kids, grandkids and her loving husband Dale. Rest in Peace
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