Pauline Daisey Donnell, age 90, long time resident of Cambridge Springs, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at Crawford County Care Center, Saegertown where she had lived since May of 2014. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio on July 6, 1925, Pauline was a daughter of the late Elmer Tau and Rita Smeltzer Tau. She married Harry Ellsworth Donnell on December 31, 1947 and he preceded her in death on October 23, 1990.
Pauline loved children and cared for numerous local children in her home. She was a cook at the Presbyterian Home for many years. Pauline faithfully attended the First Church of God in Cambridge Springs where she served as a Sunday school teacher and Bible school teacher and was a member of the Women of the Church Association.
Pauline is survived by her son – Harry Ellsworth Donnell, Jr. and his wife, Marjorie of Cambridge Springs; a granddaughter – Heather Whitney and her husband, Kevin from Cambridge Springs and their children – Levi Ellsworth Whitney, Mollie Yanc, Madison Yanc, and Makenzie Yanc; two step great grandsons – Sergey Whitney and Oleg Whitney. In addition, a grandson – Jeremy Donnell and his wife, Mary of Moyock, NC and their daughter, Hannah Donnell and step great grandchildren – Christopher Dillon and Sarah Dillon; and a son-in – law – Ron Heberling of Meadville. Also surviving are three brothers – Elmer Tau and his wife, Eloise of Lake City, John Tau and his wife, Norma of Wattsburg; and Frank Tau and his wife, Marge of Gilbert, AZ and two sister-in-laws – Eleanor Koon of Woodcock Borough and Desta Jean Donnell of Erie. Pauline was preceded in death by a daughter – Beverly Heberling; two sisters – Ruth Williams and Elsie Bachelor Darr; and three brothers – Harley Tau, Paul Tau, and Everett Tau.
Friends may call at the Van Matre Family Funeral Home on Saturday, October 31st from 1:00 to 3:00. Funeral services will begin at the funeral home at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend James Callender pastor of the First Church of God officiating. Interment will follow at Venango Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be given to Hospice of Crawford County, 464 Pine Street, Meadville, 16335 or to the First Church of God, 634 Venango Ave., Cambridge Springs, PA 16403.
Junior and Margie, I was sorry to hear about Aunt Pauline. One thing I know is she is home with her Lord who she loved all her life. She was a true Christian all her life and I have fond memories of being at her house and always enjoyed being there..I use to love the big dog that you all had…I think his name was Marty. I remember sitting on the back porch with that dog when Aunt Pauline was babysitting me. It’s funny the things you remember sometimes. It is so wonderful to know we will see her again some day. I am sure she was happy to see all her loved ones who had gone before her. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you during this time. With love, Paula Tau
Dear Harry, I am the Hospice nurse you met at the home initially. I am thinking of you and your family at this time. God Bless you all. It was our honor/priveledge to help care for Pauline.
Sincerely,
Karen Dygert
Hospice of Crawford County
I have fond memories of Mrs Donnell growing up. I spent many hours visiting with the Donnell family. RIP Mrs Donnell. Heaven has received another angel.
Kevin French
Anchorage Alaska
Jr and Marjorie and family,
So sorry to hear of Pauline’s passing. Pauline always had a kind smile and a heart of gold. Though we hadn’t seen her in years , thinking of her would always bring a smile to our faces. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Iliene Wolfe and families