Donna Ruth Sunderland
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Our beloved Donna Ruth Sunderland, 82, of Pickerington, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 15, 1942, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Edith and Ralph Brown, Donna lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, and devotion to her family. She will always be remembered for her kind heart, quiet strength, and the love she so freely shared.
She shared a wonderful life with her extremely loving and supportive husband of over 60 years, Dale Sunderland, whose steadfast devotion was a constant source of joy and strength.
Donna is survived by her husband, Dale Sunderland; her children, Lori (Tony) Kopyar and Jay Sunderland; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jenna Kopyar, Logan Sunderland, and Jackson Davis; and her sister, Rita Clutter. She will be deeply missed by many dear friends and extended family.
Visitation with the family will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 12:00 p.m. at Pickerington Church of the Nazarene, 11775 Pickerington Road NW, Pickerington, Ohio 43147. A luncheon will follow at Dale's home in Pickerington.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (https://www.stjude.org)
Ohio's Hospice / Central Ohio Hospice (https://www.ohioshospice.org)
Donna's legacy of love, faith, and kindness will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Day Funeral Service is honored to serve the family of Donna Sunderland.
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B.J. Kenyon
October 9, 2025
The Kenyon family extends their heartfelt condolences to the Sunderland family. Donna was always so kind and hospitable in the various encounters we had with her over the years!!
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Denise Sunderland Nauta
October 9, 2025
Very sorry to hear that, Donna has passed. She always had beautiful smile.A kind word and loving heart. She will truly missed. Condolences to the family.
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