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1949
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2024
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Donna Carlson Obituary
She was born on June 17, 1949 in Olean, NY, a daughter of the late Sidney and Ruth Holtz Bennett.
Donna was a member of the Brockway Church of God. She worked at Metaldyne for many years and always looked forward to dinner and game nights with the girls from work. She enjoyed playing with her dog Izzy and loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by 2 children; Chad Carlson and Lesley Carlson, both of Ridgway; by a step-daughter; Korin Fields of Ridgway; by 5 step-sons; Benji (Brittany) Fields of Ridgway, Jay (Nora) Miller of Reynoldsville, Kevin (Melissa) Miller of DuBois, Craig (Amanda) Miller of Reynoldsville, and Art Miller of Ridgway; and by her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by 2 brothers; Sid Bennett of Ridgway, and Roger (Chris) Bennett of Alabama; and by 2 sisters; Nancy Hetrick of Johnsonburg, and Doris Banks of Ridgway; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her life partner of 30 years; Richard "Dick" Fields; by a daughter-in-law; Samantha Carlson; by a brother; Gary Bennett; and by a sister; Beverly Holmes.
A Memorial Service for Donna M. Carlson will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Bandits Hideaway in Brockport, PA.
Krise Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 130 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.krisefuneralhome.com
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April 26, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Robin Buchanan
April 24, 2024
Donna was a wonderful lady, she was easy to talk with, she would do anything for you. She did not judge you. She was a great person and fun too.
I worked with her at Metaldyne and had known her for many years. She was a good friend and will be sadly missed.
Robin Buchanan
Judy Blessel
April 18, 2024
Chad and family, I'm so sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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