Donna Mae Forte, age 95, of Beavercreek, Ohio passed away at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents; Clifford and Mildred Johnson, and Loving Husband; Julius Link Forte.
Donna is survived by her Children; Jane Wood, William (Malinda) Forte, Nancy (Robert) Laing, James (Valerie) Forte, Stephen Forte. Grandchildren; Lauren, Melissa, Heather, Matthew, Stephen, Gina. Great Grandchildren; Alex, Chloe, Skye, Luna, and Leonidas.
Donna was born March 30, 1928 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. After High school she went on to attend Miami University of Ohio. Until recent years, Donna was an active member of Beavercreek Senior Center. She volunteered her time in various capacities at St. Luke Catholic Church in Beavercreek as well as Trinity Community at Beavercreek. Donna was also a supporter of Friends of Father Eiting and St. Vincent DePaul Dayton.
A champion of five kids, six grand kids, and 5 great grands, Donna was a lover of learning, theater, and the printed word. She surprised all when she bought an electronic reader and even expanded to an iPad. Donna also enjoyed playing bridge, and played weekly up until December. She always had a soft spot for a variety of furry friends and was a supporter of Dayton and Greene County animal rescue and shelters.
She was kind and beautiful; practicing her faith everyday by reminding us “if you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all”. Donna was deeply devoted to Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, she took to heart the saint’s prayer: “Pray, hope. Don’t worry” Somehow the world is a little different now. Donna will be missed by all those who knew, and loved, her.
A gathering for Donna will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at St Luke Catholic Church, 1440 N Fairfield Rd, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Burial will occur at 1:30 pm at Woodland Cemetery, 118 Woodland Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45409.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Friends of Father Eiting, St. Vincent DePaul of Dayton, Marianist Mission of Beavercreek, Humane Society - Greene County, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or Beaver Creek Wetlands Association.
