Aug 28, 2013

Avid Steelers fan enjoyed time with family

Joan K. Donella, 70, of Washington, passed away peacefully Monday, August 26, 2013, surrounded by her family.

Born April 15, 1943, in Canonsburg, she is a daughter of the late Milford and Edna Hay McElravy.

She is the beloved mother of Gayle Dewolf of Claysville, Teresa (husband Lorne) Emery of Washington and Charles (fiancée Debbie) Donella Jr. of Hermitage; cherished grandmother of Kristie Ledbetter, Matthew Stilwell, Ian Dewolf, Zacari Teagarden, Ryan and Rachel Donella; and great-gradmother of six; and sister of Patricia Young, Marilyn Dixon, Carol Gomski-Whitacre, Cheryl Glass and the late Russ McElravy Jr. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

Ms. Donella was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. She loved playing bingo and enjoyed reading. She also looked forward to weekly lunches and outings with her sisters. Above all, she was very proud of her children and enjoyed spending her time with her family.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday in Washington Church of Christ. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cremation & Funeral Care, 3287 Washington Road, McMurray, PA, 15317, 724-260-5546.

Memorial contributions may be made to Washington Church of Christ, 700 Allison Avenue, Washington, PA 15301, and/or Donnell House, 10 Leet Street, Washington, PA. 15301.

Private inurnment will be held at Forest Lawn Gardens, McMurray.

Please view and sign the family’s guest book at www.cremationfuneralcare.com.