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Donna J. (McNeil) Russell, 84, residing in Sandusky, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Stein Hospice Care Facility after a brief illness.
Donna was born on July 21, 1938 in Monroe, MI to the late William Henry "Harold" Sr. and Angela "Emma" (Marino) McNeil.
Donna graduated in 1957 from Monroe High School in Monroe, MI. She then attended St. Luke's School of Nursing in Toledo, OH where she also worked as a nurse and met her future husband, Wayne, while caring for him following surgery. Donna retired from the former Erie County Care Facility after 25 years of dedicated service as a nurse. She was a faith filled woman and was a member of the former St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sandusky. In her spare time, Donna was a Campfire leader, painted ceramics, collected Blue Willow dishes, and enjoyed taking drives along the lake with her husband. She was an amazing storyteller, and enjoyed her time sharing memories with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Donna is survived by her children, Wayne A. (Sherry) Russell Jr., Darcy (Keith) Munden, and Karen Russell, all of Sandusky; grandchildren, Shane (Brittany) Russell of La Grange, KY and Amanda (Ethan) Dexter of Parma, OH; sister, Debrah (Michael) Cerelli of Ida, MI; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne A. Russell, Sr. in 2016 and her brother, William Henry McNeil Jr.
Friends may call on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Friends may also call on Friday, June 2, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 11:00 am in the funeral home with Pastor Phil Gardner presiding. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, OH.
Those wishing to contribute to Donna's memory may do so to Stein Hospice Services, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Southeast (Ohio River Valley), P.O. Box 22443, New York, NY 10087-2443
