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Donna Maruschak Obituary

Donna Jean Maruschak, age 74 of Painesville Twp., died on September 15, 2021 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born on June 23, 1947 in Parma to the late John and Irene Gundling. Donna was the 4-H Program Assistant for The OSU Lake County Extension for 25 years. She then was a Lay Pastor for Park United Methodist Church in Madison and Community Christian Church in Painesville Twp. Donna devoted her life to serving others through her church ministries and community programs and always put others before her. Donna loved spending time with family and friends, crocheting, music and cooking. She was also a longtime member of Painesville United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Becky Maruschak, John (Liz) Rinnder, and Amy (Jerry) Marshall; grandchildren, Charles and Joshua Marshall, Vera and Carl Rinnder; brother, Donald (Bonnie) Gundling. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021 from 12:30PM until the memorial service at 2:00PM at Painesville United Methodist Church, 71 N. Park Pl., Painesville, Ohio 44077. Livestream of service at www.pumconline.org. Memorial contributions are suggested to Community Christian Church, 370 Hale Rd., Painesville, Ohio 44077. Online condolences at www.johnsonfuneralservices.net.

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Published by News-Herald from Sep. 18 to Sep. 26, 2021.

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David Marrison

October 1, 2021

I always enjoyed working with Donna when she worked at OSU Extension--especially on the 4-H Camp Whitewood Board of Directors. Prayers and peace to the family. Donna was a great leader and servant of God.

Gene and Joyce Flood

September 25, 2021

Gene and I were so sorry to hear about Donna. We want to offer our sympathy at this sad time. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Kate also wants to send her condolences.

Becky Bieder

September 20, 2021

Donna was a wonderful woman! When she greeted you with a hug, you felt really loved! She loved the churches she served! I will miss her sweet smile and comforting voice.

Dusty Staudt

September 20, 2021

I met Donna through 4-H in 1996. We became good friends and shared countless fun adventures, including a road rally for junior leaders, teaching her stained glass, tea parties, road trips to Columbus, and a geocaching hunt at Camp Whitewood. Everyone who knew Donna loved her, and we will all miss her terribly.

Mary McDonald

September 18, 2021

You loved our congregation by opening up Gods word, and then you live your life reflecting on all we've heard. You care for others deeply and lift them up in prayer, and when we face misfortune, we know that you will be there. We really love you, Pastor for everything you did. And we thank you God for giving us a Pastor like you. May you rest in Peace. My deepest sympathies to family and to all who knew Donna. Love, Mary McDonald and Lucy

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12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Painesville United Methodist Church

71 N. Park Place, Painesville, OH

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2:00 p.m.

Painesville United Methodist Church

71 N. Park Place, Painesville, OH

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