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Donna L. Teal, age 75, of Annville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
Born in Reading on June 5, 1947 a daughter of the late Pierce P. and Arlene L. (German) Patches.
She was a 1965 graduate of ELCO High School and attended Thompson Business College in Harrisburg.
Donna began her Paralegal career with a Law Firm in Norfolk, VA and later with Frederick P. Snyder, Esq. in Reading. She also worked in accounting at Sunoco Petroleum and last as a school bus driver for ELCO School District.
She was a member of United Christian Church in Newmanstown where she served as Church pianist. She enjoyed crocheting and bingo.
She is survived by a son, Richard M. “Rick” Cox; a sister, Dorcas Conti (Lawrence); brothers, Timothy Patches (Cindy), and Stephen Paul Patches; and two grandchildren, Hally and Zachary.
She was predeceased by a brother, Philip Glenn Patches.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:00pm at United Christian Church, 2 Memorial Blvd., Newmanstown, PA 17073. A visitation with the family will be from 1:00 to 2:00pm at the Church.
Cole Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Robesonia is handling arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in her memory to United Christian Church, c/o Peter Beamesderfer, 5 Howam St., Myerstown, PA 17067
Online condolences may be made at www.ColeFH.com
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