Donna M. Wessells

Donna M. Wessells, lifelong resident of Peekskill and Buchanan, NY passed away on November 25, 2020. She was 91 years old. Donna was born on August, 22, 1929 in Watertown, NY to Joseph and Dorothy Allen. She graduated from Peekskill High School and later worked for the telephone company as an operator prior to becoming a full time mom. She was married in 1949 to John S. Wessells of Peekskill, NY and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2019. Donna raised her family in Buchanan, NY and has resided there for 69 years. She was active for many years as a member of the Hendrick Hudson Football Mothers Club and remained a fan of Hendrick Hudson High School sports long after her children had graduated. She was a fan of the New York Yankees who loved Derek Jeter but hated A-Rod. She was also a member of the Buchanan Senior Citizens.

She was predeceased by her husband John S. Wessells Sr. of Buchanan. She is survived by her children Catherine Bellino (Dale), Patricia Fotino, John S. Wessells Jr. (Gail), Thomas Wessells, and her grandchildren Kerstin McGarry (Sean), Tara Wessells, Christopher Wessells (Rene), Michael Wessells, Daniele Wessells, Rachel Steen (Rob) and David Wessells. She was predeceased by her grandson John Samuel Wessells III.