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Donna Navarette Obituary
TROY - Donna Navarette, 64 of Troy, died on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness.
Born in Troy, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Mary Wolosen Danyla, and the sister of the late John and Darla Danyla. She had a passion and joy in caring for her three grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, Jeffrey Navarette; her sister, Tania Zalucky; her children, Jeremy Navarette, Danica Navarette, Justin Navarette and Danae Gentry; and her grandchildren, Alexander Kaplan, Raelyn Gentry and Riley Gentry.
The funeral service for Donna will be held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home with Father Vasyl Dovgan of St. Nicholas Church in Troy officiating. Interment will be in St. Nicholas Cemetery in Troy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Jean Nizinkirck
March 15, 2023
Jeff, Tania and family,
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
Gail, Janice and Jean Nizinkirck
Susan OConnell
March 9, 2023
Very sad to hear of Donna's passing. Many fond memories of growing up next to you.
Thinking of your family.
Tom and Sue (Durivage) O'Connell
Mary Ellen Allen
March 8, 2023
Danae,
May the love of friends and family carry you and your family through your grief and sadness, remembering all the wonderful memories of your mother. My deepest condolences and prayers are with you.
Mike, Tammy Joshua and Michaela Capra
March 6, 2023
Jeff and family, our most sincere condolences. Sorry for your loss. May her memory be eternal.
Bob Zinzow
March 6, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss.
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