DONNA M. SMITH, 73, of Minerva, formerly of Amsterdam and Bergholz, passed away Saturday, December 1, 2007 in the Great Trails Care Center, Minerva following a brief illness.
She was born in Bergholz, OH, August 3, 1934, a daughter of the late Arthur and Zelma Reese Borden. She is also preceded in death by her grandmother, Rose Reese who raised her, and a brother, John Borden.
Donna had been employed by the old Scio Pottery and then for the Amsterdam Moose Lodge from which she retired. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Amsterdam and the CWC.
She is survived by her husband, James J. Smith whom she married May 30, 1953; by 3 sons, James W. (Diana) Smith and Ed J. (Angela) Smith, both of Amsterdam, and Greg (Diane) Smith of Minerva, OH, one daughter, Rosann (Michael) Repella of Canton, Georgia, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM with Vigil Services at 8:45 PM Sunday.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Reverend Fr. John McCoy at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Amsterdam Monday at 10 AM.
Entombment will follow in Ft. Steuben Burial Estates, Wintersville.
Condolences may be sent online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.