Christy

Donna Marie Marcus Christy, 90, of East Butler, peacefully passed away while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Concordia at Cabot.

Born May 5, 1935, in East Butler, she was a daughter of the late George Marcus and Cleola Osche Marcus.

Donna was employed as a caregiver at Pine Haven Personal Care Home.

She was an active member of East Butler Presbyterian Church.

Donna’s entire life can be expressed with one word: love.

Donna loved her family. She was a loving wife to her husband, Butch, to whom she was married for many years. She was a loving mother who never complained about the responsibility and work of raising five children — one of whom was terminally ill. She was a loving grandma, and was the loving center to her grandchildren. She brought so much joy, laughter and memories to them all.

Donna loved her hobbies. She loved playing cards with friends and family, building a jigsaw puzzle, coloring, and sitting on the porch and talking with family and friends.

Donna loved to give. She gave so much of her time to the church, helping with decorating, children’s activities, dinners, cleaning and giving hugs to everyone there. She also gave her heart to her relatives. Many times she reached into her purse for money for all the kids and anyone else in need.

So in memory and love of Donna, remember that love is not what you say; love is what you do.

Donna is survived by one son, Ralph Christy Jr., of East Butler; three daughters, Diane Stephenson and her husband, Jim, of Slippery Rock, Tammy Neil and her husband, Charlie, of Herman, and Cathy Shields and her husband, Dave, of East Butler; one sister-in-law, Leetta Christy; four grandchildren, Kelly (Clay) Rozic, Jodee (Dan) Raybuck, Christy Shields and her husband, Justin Seltzer, and Christian (Anna Bodamer) Shields; three great-grandchildren, Justice (Rebecca) Rozic, Wyatt Rozic and Ethan Byers; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph L. “Butch” Christy Sr., who passed away June 7, 1999; one son, David Christy; two sisters, Dolores “Dee” Bacher and Joanne Marcus; one brother, Richard Marcus; and one brother-in-law, Clarence Bacher.

CHRISTY — Friends of Donna Marie Marcus Christy, who died Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at MARTIN FUNERAL HOME SOUTH SIDE, 429 Center Ave., Butler.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at East Butler Presbyterian Church, 900 Randolph Ave., East Butler, with the Rev. Dr. Jean Henderson officiating.

Burial will take place in North Butler Presbyterian Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to East Butler Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 233, East Butler, PA 16029.

For more information, please visit www.martinfh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.