Donna Mary Williams

Donna Mary Williams obituary, Schaghticoke, NY

Donna Mary Williams

Donna Williams Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Schaghticoke on Mar. 9, 2026.
Schaghticoke, New York

Donna Mary Williams of Wager Lane passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was 64.

Born in Utica on May 10, 1961, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Gregorie) Callahan. She is the wife of Frank J. Williams.

Donna worked as a caregiver for the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities in Easton. In earlier years she enjoyed attending concerts with her daughter Courtney and her best friend Cathy. She loved spending time with her family and especially her beloved grandson Elijah.

Survivors in addition to her husband include her daughter, Courtney Williams, her grandson Elijah Williams and her siblings Linda (Roy) Hammond, Helen Callahan, Raymond Callahan, Larry (Loretta) Callahan, Roger (Dominga) Callahan and Billy Callahan. Also survived by her best friend Cathy Layton.

She is predeceased by her brother Brian Callahan.

Services for Donna will be private and at the convenience of her family.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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