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Donna Fraley Obituary
Donna L. Fraley, 94, of Tiffin, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Volunteers of America Autumnwood Care Center, Tiffin.
Donna was born Sept. 15, 1929, in Fostoria, to Harold and Jessie (Martin) Brombley. She married James Reed Fraley on Oct. 15, 1949, in Boston, Massachusetts, and he preceded her in death Aug. 9, 2007.
Donna's survivors include her children, Phyllis (Daniel) Kinn, James Fraley Jr., Tom Fraley, Steve (Lana) Fraley, and Debra (Dan) Rinaman, all of Tiffin, and Patricia (Dan "Bubba") Matthews of Pampa, Texas; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Gierke of Findlay.
Donna worked as a bartender at Alpine and McGowan's Tavern where she later retired from. Donna was a member of First Christian Church in Tiffin. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary and life member of DAV Auxiliary. Donna was a 1947 graduate of Fostoria High School. She loved spending time with her great-grandchildren and especially with Noel whom she said brought joy back to Christmas and her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Terry Fraley; granddaughter, Tonya Alleshire; and two sisters, Marilyn Saxton and Laura Yoder.
A special thank you to the nurses and aides at Autumnwood Care Center and to Southern Ohio Hospice Care team that cared for our mother. Your love and compassion for her was greatly appreciated. Also to Noel for all the times she feed Gg when no one else could get her to eat and to the Rev. Doug DeVos also for all his help and prayers.
Donna's memorial service will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at First Christian Church with the Rev. Doug DeVos officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery at a later date. Her body has been donated to science for research as per her request.
Memorial contributions may be made to Autumnwood Care Center for the memory care unit, Southern Hospice Care, or First Christian Church.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.shookfamilyfh.com.
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