Devoted wife of 53 years to Dennis; loving mother of Jodi DeRosa (David DeRosa), Beth Stewart (Thomas Stewart) and Carrie Quebodeaux (Joseph Quebodeaux); cherished Grandmother to Emma Stewart, Thomas Stewart, David DeRosa and Sloane Stewart; treasured sister to Mary Hunter (nee Prasek), Susan Pablo (Prasek) and the late Edward Prasek; daughter to the late Edward Prasek and Mary Prasek (Straka); sister-in-law to Jack Merzlikar, Kevin Koelliker, Ruth Koelliker (Kaczmarek), Mark Kaczmarek, Sue Kaczmarek (Fechko) and the late to Susan Merzlikar (Kaczmarek); Aunt to Joseph Koelliker, Timothy Koelliker, Adam Koelliker, Kelley Woods, Eric Kaczmarek, Shelby Prasek, Eugene Prasek, Riki McKinney, Ashley Warren, Michael Pablo and Ciara Pablo.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Solon, Donna was a graduate of Solon High School, where she was a dedicated member of the school band. She went on to pursue her passion for nursing, graduating from the Fairview School of Nursing and serving as a Registered Nurse for over 20 years with compassion and care. Donna was known for her love of life and cherished the time she spent with her family and grandchildren. She found joy in traveling, golfing, relaxing at her home in Florida, dining out, savoring fine wine, and knitting.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate to know her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Donna’s name may be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/
A visitation for Donna will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 20820 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Brendan Church, 4242 Brendan Lane, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070. Please meet at church.
