Donna Jeanne Hasten passed peacefully on September 30, 2025. Donna was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Gladys (Baumberger) Estle on July 15, 1946. Gladys passed when Donna was young and was raised by her cousin Pauline McFarland, until she married the love of her life, George Hasten. They shared 61 years of marriage together.
She enjoyed travelling to Texas, sewing, arts and crafts, and Precious Moments collectibles. She enjoyed cooking for her family, always had desserts ready and was known as a regular “Betty F. Crocker”.
Donna is survived by her husband, George; children, Anita (John) Burleson, Lori (Alfredo) Hernandez, and Kurt (Michele) Hasten; grandchildren, Jonathan, Chelsea, Mara, Stefanie, Kurt, Kailee, and Emma; five great grandchildren; and sister, Betty Smith.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys; cousin, Pauline McFarland; sisters, Birdie and Judy; and brothers Bud and Donald.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pat Kracker Breast Cancer Fund, PO Box 3552, Mansfield, OH 44907.
Wappner Funeral Directors – Mansfield is honored to serve the Hasten family.