Mary Rogan "Nell" Donato

Mary Rogan "Nell" Donato

Mary Donato Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Albert P O'Donnell Funeral Home from Aug. 29 to Aug. 30, 2025.

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Mary( Nell) Rogan Donato, Winter Park FL, passed away on August 22, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Nell is survived by her loving husband Joseph Donato. The couple were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in September. Nell was the daughter of the late Joseph and Joan Kelly Rogan.

Also surviving are her three daughters Erin, Erica, and Lauren all residents of Florida, her grandchildren Bella, Angelina, Jeweliana and Jaxson. She is also survived by her brothers Joseph (Sherry) of Boise ID., Terry ( Mary Lou) of Scranton, Bob ( Marie) South Abington Twp., and sister Joann Giello (Gene) of Dunmore. She was preceded in death by a loving grandson Kyle, and her parents-in-law Sam and Elma Cesare Donato.

A private burial service will be conducted in Scranton in the near future.

To offer an online condolence please visit O'Donnellfuneral.com.

Arrangements Albert P. O'Donnell Funeral Home 2025 Green Ridge Street, Dunmore.

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