Donna Mary Brunner

Donna M. Brunner, age 89, passed away at the Gables of Palm Harbor, Palm Harbor, Florida. She was born in Mount Oliver, (Pittsburgh) Pennsylvania and graduated from Saint Joseph High School in 1955. Donna was a resident of Akron, Ohio for many years and later resided in the Clearwater, Florida area.

She worked her way through beauty school, soon after high school, and enjoyed being a beautician in her earlier years. She also was co- owner of Marathon Carpet Cleaning Systems for many years in Florida, working alongside her partner, Paul.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Cecilia Brunner, siblings, brother in law and sisters in law, Lois (Tom) Dougherty, Joseph (Pat) Brunner, and Ralph (Anna Marie) Brunner and long-time partner Paul Mintal.

She is survived by her children, Edward (Cheryl) Manko, Theresa (Roger) Wells, Marianne Manko and James Manko, grandchildren, Kelly Wells, Leah (Brian) Zehentbauer, and Bethany Wells, great-grandchildren, Jamison Zehentbauer and Maddox Zehentbauer. In addition, she leaves behind special cousin, Elaine (George) Galligher and special nieces, Joane Olivo, Marian Goodnack, and Donna Devlin Barnett, along with other nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions can be made to Chapters Health Foundation, 12470 Telecom Dr., Suite 301, Temple Terrace, Florida 33637 or by phone, 813-871-8444. This was the hospice organization that provided care for Donna.

One of Donna's final wishes was to ask to have masses said for her. She was able to receive the Sacrament of The Last Rites a few days before she passed away. Per Donna's request, there will be no services. Her children will gather in her memory at a later time. Arrangements are entrusted to Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater, Florida.

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