She was born in Pittston, PA, the daughter of the late Donald and Marie Fuehrer. She graduated from Wilkes College in 1970, moved to CT in 1971 and taught at Charles Barnum Elementary for 35 years, retiring in 2006. She married James Apicelli in 1974 enjoying 51 years of marriage. She worked as a part time travel agent. She enjoyed traveling the world visiting countless countries and six of the seven continents.
She is survived by her loving husband, Brother John (Maryanne) Fuehrer of New Jersey, sister Patricia (Ray) Saliday of North Carolina.
She will be sorely missed by her family and her many friends.
To honor her wishes no services will be held at this time.
Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for leave a tribute for her family.
Donations may be made in Donna’s memory to St. Jude Children Hospital, www.stjude.org