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“I remember Dona from high school. She was always a sweet, friendly person. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family during your difficult time.
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1 of 21 | Posted by: Susie Roy - Orange Park, FL
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all of your family during this difficult time.
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Arlene and Dan Chatfield and Family - PA
“Cindy has so many good memories of you and your sisters Dobie and Dixie. "Those were the days" as they say and time moves on. After your husband Don...Read More »
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3 of 21 | Posted by: Cindy and David McJonathan - PA
“I only knew Donna a very short time but remember her as a very nice person. My thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
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4 of 21 | Posted by: Tammie Morris - Fayetteville, PA
“Don, Dawn, DeLea, Dixie & family, Aunt Dona was a very loving and wonderful person; always had a smile for all. Your summer trips to MO were great!...Read More »
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Mark & Lanette Peterman - MO
“It was a sad day when I received word of Dona Lee's passing. She was a very special cousin and I enjoyed visiting her which I will miss doing. Her...Read More »
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Betsy Baker - Calabash, NC
“Reflections of my Sister My sister was kind, sweet, generous and beautiful, inside and out. She wasn't just my sister, she was a mom, friend and...Read More »
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Dixie Heller - York, PA
“Don, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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8 of 21 | Posted by: Sue Mason - PA
“I have been thinking about you a lot lately and I want you to know how sincerely sorry I am. I can't begin to understand your loss. Please let me...Read More »
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Beth & Randy Corum - Palmyra, MO
“DONA YOU WILL BE SADLY BE MISSED BY MYSELF AND ALL OF THE OTHER FAMILY. I AM SURE YOU ARE AT PEACE WITH GOD AND FINALLY HOME WITH YOUR HUBBY ,MOM AND...Read More »
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10 of 21 | Posted by: diana delauter - york, PA
“I have wonderful memories of teaching Sunday School w/ Dona and will always remember her wonderful smile when she spoke of her family. Barbara...Read More »
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11 of 21 | Posted by: Barbara Hoover Layman - PA
“We send our deepest sympathy to the family. May your pleasant memories give you comfort in this sad time. Fondly, Doris & Buck Sheldon
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Buck & Doris Sheldon - Waynesboro, PA
“Dawn and family, You have our condolences and sympathies. Dona was a very kind and friendly person.
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Bill, Karin and Madison Kohler - PA
“Dawn, DeLea and Donnie So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a good friend of mine in high school and I sure enjoyed all you kids on...Read More »
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14 of 21 | Posted by: MaryAnn (Good)Etter - Leesburg, FL
“Sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We have many fond memories of her and your dad from church and Fort Ritchie. Our prayers are with you.
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15 of 21 | Posted by: Dick & Myrna Sheasley - PA
“Sincere sympathy to Dona's family. I remember her sweet personality and great smile. Sandy
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16 of 21 | Posted by: Sandy Thomas Fisher - Leesburg, FL
“So sorry for Dona's passing, but was blessed to have known her as a former classmate & friend. She was such a lovely person. Another star shining...Read More »
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Penny Yingling - Waynesboro, PA
“We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We love you and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
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18 of 21 | Posted by: Doug and Ava Potterfield - MO
“Dawn, Delea, Donny & families, We are so sorry for your sudden loss. We know your mom was very special to you all and will be dearly missed. Be at...Read More »
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19 of 21 | Posted by: John, Karen, Christina & Craig DeRoss - PA
“Your mother was a wonderful lady, She would do anything for anyone,She will be missed, I will never forget coming up to your home and being around...Read More »
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Doris Avey - waynesboro, PA
“My prayer are with all the family. I am so sorry for your loss. Love and Hugs to all of you!
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21 of 21 | Posted by: Melinda Brown - Blue Ridge Summit, PA
Mrs. Dona L. (DeWees) Schaller, 69, of 13623 Blue Ridge Avenue, Blue Ridge Summit, PA died Friday evening, February 3, 2012 in her home. Her death was unexpected and attributed to natural causes. Born July 28, 1942 in Hagerstown, MD, she was the daughter of the late Richard H. and Lola (Ferguson) DeWees. Mrs. Schaller graduated from Waynesboro Area High School with the class of 1961. She later graduated from Beauty Culture and Cosmetology School. She and her husband the late, Donald Lee Schaller, Sr., were married on April 20, 1963 and moved to their present residence in 1977. Mr. Schaller died February 10, 1999. In her early life, Mrs. Schaller ran the barber and beauty Shop on Fort Ritchie. She was a member of Church of the Transfiguration, Blue Ridge Summit, where she taught Sunday School, was a youth leader, and served on the alter guild as well as many other committees for the church. She was also a member of Blue Ridge Sportsman's Association. She enjoyed cross stitching, reading and visiting with family and friends. She is survived by two daughters: Dawn Kohler of Waynesboro, and DeLea Barkdoll of Columbia, MD; one son, Donald Schaller, Jr. of Blue Ridge Summit; three grandchildren: Bradley "Bryce" Kohler II, Elleora Kohler, and Benjamin Barkdoll; two sisters: Diana Delauter of York, PA, and Dixie Heller of York; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Rose Barkdoll. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M., Thursday, February 9, 2012 in Church of the Transfiguration, 13646 Summit Ave., Blue Ridge Summit, with The Rev. John McDowell officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Church Cemetery, Cascade, MD. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Wednesday evening, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad Street, Waynesboro. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: The Cumberland Valley School of Music, 1015 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be made at www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com
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