Donna M. Tsepelis, 80, of 303 Derrick Road, went to her ultimate healing, Sunday, February 12, 2017, at her residence, surrounded by loved ones.
Born April 29, 1936,in Ceres, NY she was a daughter of the late David and Lena (Campbell) Darrin.
Mrs. Tsepelis attended Otto-Eldred Schools. She had been employed at Viko Furniture in Eldred, Fibersol Plant in Portville, NY Bradford Area High School in food service and later at Evergreen Elm.
In her youth, she faithfully attended McCrea Brook Wesleyan Methodist Church.
She was a talented piano player, singer and bass player. She played with the Lavender Sunshine Band with her sister, Dawn for many years.
She enjoyed flowers, gardens,fishing and family gatherings.
She is survived by six children, William J. Jobe, of Owasso, OK , Anne D. (Brian) Monroe, of Lititz; Kenneth G. (Penny) Jobe of Thomasville, NC, Beverly S. (Chris) McCracken, of Bradford, Joseph D. (Cathy) Jobe, also of Bradford and Kathryn R. (James) Tsepelis, of WV; 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren; a sister, Dawn Calabrese, of Bradford and her long time companion, Merle Dibble.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, three sisters and five brothers.
Family will be receiving friends from 2-4 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. East Main St., where funeral and committal services will be 4:00pm with Pastor David Pflieger, Chaplain for Community Nurses Hospice, officiating. Burial will be in Lamphier Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to charity of the donor's choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hollenbeckcahill.com