Donna Jean Kingsley, age 71, resident of 257 South Main Street, Cambridge Springs, PA died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Meadville Medical Center, Meadville, PA following an illness of almost two years. Born on July 13, 1941 in New Bethlehem, PA, Donna was a daughter of the late Ford J. Williams and Helen Stockdill Williams. She married John Lynn Kingsley on July 29, 1967 and he preceded her in death on January 6, 2003.
Donna graduated from Cambridge Springs High School with the Class of 1959 and then went to Erie Business College for the next two years receiving a degree in Business Administration. She then worked for Saegertown Components until 1967. Following her marriage, Donna became primarily a home maker, but held a number of jobs outside her home. For several years she answered the emergency phones for CAVAS and Cambridge Springs Volunteer Fire Department. She also worked at Colonial Crawford Park for a number of years registering campers there. In younger years, she also worked for the Golden Dawn Grocery in Cambridge Springs.
Donna was a member of Cambridge Area Volunteer Ambulance Service, the Cambridge Springs High School Booster Club, the Cambridge Springs American Legion Auxiliary and was affiliated with the Cambridge Springs First United Methodist Church. One of her past time pleasures was camping.
Donna is survived by four children – Tina Closky and her husband, Don of Cambridge Springs; John ‘Beezer’ Kingsley and his wife, Shani of Cambridge Springs; Michelle Fry and her husband, JR of Meadville; and Jenaya Kingsley of Edinboro; a stepdaughter – Debra Brink and her husband, Greg of Rapid City, SD; a sister – Joanne Dunlap of Townville; five grandchildren – Nick Johns, Katie Johns, Stephen Kingsley, Dustin Kingsley, and Zachary Kingsley. Also surviving are three step grandchildren – Greg, Scott, and Todd Brink and four step great grandchildren – Caleb, Noah, Ethan, and Eli Brink. Donna was preceded in death by her husband, John, of 36 years, and her parents.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home in Cambridge Springs on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 and are invited to attend funeral services there on Friday at 11:00 a.m. Reverend Jeff Bobin, pastor of Cambridge Springs First United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will take place at Mitchell Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the National Kidney Foundation, 3109 Forbes Avenue, Suite 101, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 or to a charity of one?????s choice.
Tina,
Saddened to hear of your Mom’s passing. I will always remember talking with her when I visited my grandparents who lived next door to your family when we were kids. Keeping you in my prayers.
To Donnas Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you today.
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of my childhood friend, who was there to always make me smile, share our deepest secrets, sneak to the movies when we were suppose to be at the library. so many thoughs, so many good times. Our chats were random and I haven’t seen her in more years than I care to admit. But she was a very big part of my growing up and I shall always miss her. It is sad how quickly our lives come to an end. She will always be in my heart. My condolences to her sister, her children, grandchildren and all that had the pleasure of having her in your life.
Good bye friend.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are
with all of you.
Michelle & Family,
You have our deepest sympathies on the passing of your beloved mother. Know that you are carried in our hearts and are kept in our prayers. Know that only time and prayers will heal your heart. I didn’t know your mother, Michelle, but if she is anything like you. . . Heaven has received one “awesome” angel! You now have a “special” angel to watch over you. If you need us for any little thing, you know where we are, ok? Love always.
Shani, John, and family and Michelle and family,
I just wanted to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss.
Please remember that she is at peace now.
I will have all of you in prayer.
Stephanie Culbertson Burger
Michelle and Family,
Please accept our sympathies in the loss of your dear mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. Her laugh was infectious. I think I can speak for all the French children to say she was a wonderful friend to our family for many, many years. Cambridge Sprin gs has also lost a great lady.
Kevin French
Anchorage Alaska
Jenaya and Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. She was a great lady. Heven yet again this year has gained another angel to watch over you all. Thought and prayers are with all of you.