Wolcott NY: Age 77, passed away peacefully Monday April 4th 2016, surrounded by family at her Home in Wolcott, NY. She was born March 12 , 1939 in the town of Ellery, NY. The Daughter of the late Archie J. Foster and Blanche Smith-Foster.
Donna is survived by her sons, Kirk (Jeanna) Elleman, of Lyons, NY, Jeffrey Elleman of Colorado Springs, CO, Chad (Jennifer) Gunther of Wolcott NY; numerous grandchildren, step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, inclusive of the eldest child of each son being, Jason Elleman, Jami Elleman, Kyliegh Gunther-Fox and Scott Gunther. Donna is also survived by her sisters, Julia Damon of Amherst, OH and Virginia Pischera of Kennedy, NY; numerous nieces and nephews of which Linda Gagliano is in great regard.
Besides her parents, Donna is predeceased in death by her Husband Emil W. Gunther; sister, Norma Bailey and her brother, Charles Foster.
Donna had attended Falconer Central School and in recent years was employed by Walmart in Newark, NY as a Sporting Goods Associate. She loved Horses, shopping, talking with friends and enjoyed her menagerie of various of animals over the years. Donna was loved by her friends and family and her little pug dog, Duchess.
A Private Memorial will be held at the convenience of the family
Mom thank you for the 20 yrs that we knew each other . we had trying times but you were always my best friend. Rest in peace . gibe everyone hugs and love
I miss you so much. I know you’ve been reunited with everyone who was waiting at the bridge for you. I love you Grandma, always and forever. xoxo
so sorry for the loss of my neighbor. chad you were a saint to your mother during these trying times. so much fun at her birthday party, she was radiant with all her friends and family there. These were her last thoughts when i talked to her. Rest in Peace Donna.
Special friendships will never be forgotten. Memories become special treasures. You may be gone from sight dear friend but always will be in my heart. Run free my crazy wild friend…………Trot on to greener pastures.
I just learned of the loss of Aunt Donna; I’m very sorry. She was a very special lady and I will not forget her love of animals or her sense of humor.
Tim Bailey
Miss you mom,I love you, can’t wait to see you over the rainbow