Donna Campbell

Donna Pauline Campbell, 85, of Elizabethtown, formerly of Chicora, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, at Lancaster General Hospital.

Donna was born on Sept. 24, 1935, on the family farm in Armstrong County. She was the daughter of the late John A. and Dorothy Aldinger Zahniser.

She spent her early school years in a one-room schoolhouse in Kaylor, and graduated from Karns City Area High School.

Growing up, she enjoyed spending time bicycling and sledding on the farm. Donna had ponies and various pets, and was an avid dog lover. Her most recent fur baby, a Sheltie named “Major,” will miss Donna’s love and attention.

While Donna enjoyed her early life as an only child, she also loved the large extended family she married into.

Donna was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her greatest love on Earth was her family.

Donna was employed by Witco Chemical Corp. in Petrolia, where she put her talented skills of typing and shorthand to use as the secretary to the plant manager. Donna was a homemaker for many years as she raised her children. She then returned to Witco for 18 additional years, and retired to spend time with her elderly mother.

She was an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora for many years.

Donna had an adventurous spirit, and enjoyed traveling with her husband in the United States and around the world. Her favorite destination was Myrtle Beach, S.C., or any warm, sunny location.

Donna made friends easily, and enjoyed participating in golf and bowling leagues, crafts and camping.

Donna enjoyed cooking and baking in anticipation of family visits. She was always a willing volunteer, and was ready to help her family in any way she could. Her departure leaves a great void in a close family, but they rejoice in the knowledge that she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Donna is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Wayne Campbell of their Elizabethtown home; two daughters, Pamela Schleiden and her husband, Roy, and Lori Groff and her husband, Rick; six grandchildren, Amanda Troup and her husband, Marcus, Lynndon Groff and his wife, Zoe, Randall Groff and his wife, Stephanie, Randen Schleiden, Jillian Schleiden, and Adrienne Groff; and a great-grandson, Bryson Troup, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Donna is additionally survived by a brother-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Kristen Dawn; an infant brother; and a number of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

CAMPBELL — A private funeral service for Donna Pauline Campbell, who died Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021, will be held Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Chicora, with church pastor, the Rev. Joseph Boomhower officiating.

Visitation will be held following the funeral service from 1 to 2 p.m. in the church narthex.

Due the COVID-19 pandemic, guests are asked to wait in their cars and they will be escorted into the narthex for visitation. Please wear a mask.

Interment will follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Chicora.

Arrangements are under the direction of Hile Funeral Home, Chicora.

Memorial contributions in Donna’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association by visiting www.alz.org.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.