Donna Lee Cross, 87, of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at her residence. She was born on July 29, 1936 in Pickaway Co., OH, a daughter to the late Frank and Evelyn (Neff) Kauffeld. Donna began her nursing career at White Cross Hospital in Columbus. She continued her career as an RN at Riverside Methodist Hospital where she was known and highly respected by most of the staff. She retired after 40 years of dedicated service. Donna and Ted were married June 15, 1956. They shared their lives together for 67 years. She is survived by her loving daughters, Debbie (John) Tripp and Sharon (Bruce) Smart; adopted children, Bill and Cathy Raush; grandchildren, Sandy (Forrest) Swancey, Jessica Tripp, Christy (Adam) Meigs, Rusty (Brandi) Smart and the late Taylor Tripp (Sean) McNamee; great-grandchildren, Reagan Smart, Gannon Smart, Jasmine Swancey, Treston Glenn, Ariel McNamee, Mason McNamee and Rontay Taylor; brother, Keith (Barb) Kauffeld and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and granddaughter, Donna is also preceded in death by her husband, Terry “Ted” Cross. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at CROUSE-KAUBER-FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, 225 N. Main St., Johnstown, OH 43031. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home with Pastor Calvin Alexander officiating. Interment will follow at Green Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bella Care Hospice, 110 Polaris Parkway, Suite 302, Westerville, OH 43082 in Donna’s memory.
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