Donna worked several different jobs throughout her life. She spent many years raising her children before joining the workforce. She will be remembered as the mom who was so kind and made everyone feel welcomed and like a part of the family. She will also be remembered as a very hard worker who was always fun to work with whether it was caring for residents or making the donuts.

Donna was an avid reader, loved cooking and baking for others, spending time with her lifelong friend, Carol, going to the casino and to rummage sales, collecting angel figurines, Avon products, and watching Wheel of Fortune. She also enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Dennis; her son, Anthony; her parents; and two siblings, Thera and Denny.

She is survived by her oldest daughter, Denise Ciavarelli and her children, Stevie, Rycki, Leah and Danelle, Danelle’s husband, Erik, and their children, Christian, Isabella and Victoria; her second daughter Diana Ciavarelli and her sons Efram and Oliver; her third daughter, Dawn Frye, her husband, Terry and their daughter Chelsea; and her youngest daughter, Dana Peterson and her husband, Jake and their children Thomis, Carlie and Brooklyn. She is also survived by her siblings, Ross, Emory, Jane, Judy, Pete, Bob, Goldie, Connie, and Marvin; and many nieces and nephews.

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