Donna F. Donovan, age 97, of New Castle, passed away peacefully the early morning of Nov. 24, 2021, at Presbyterian SeniorCare in Washington, PA. Born April 17, 1924, in New Castle, PA, she was the daughter of the late James J. and Catherine (Hemphill) Flynn. On June 17, 1950, she married her beloved husband, Thomas J. Donovan, who preceded her in death. Donna was a graduate of New Castle High School. For 10 years, Donna worked at Bell Telephone, but spent most of her life as a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping and was heavily involved in local volunteer efforts. She served as President of St. Camillus Woman's Guild, President of New Castle Woman's Club, and was a member of St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary and board member of the Pittsburgh Catholic Charities. Donna was the co-founder of the annual Lawrence County Festival of Trees. What gave Donna the most joy in life, was spending time with her family. Donna was a devoted member of St. Camillus Church. Survivors include three sons, Thomas (Mary) Donovan of Berea, OH, Timothy M. (Ann) Donovan of Pittsburgh, PA, and Jeffrey (Katrina) Donovan of Jacksonville, FL; one daughter, Elaine (Bill) LuPone of Gibsonia, PA; sister, Barbara Romano of Hillsville, PA; daughter-in-law, Marci Donovan of Bridgeville, PA; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Donna was preceded in death by one brother, James Edward Flynn and two sons', James and Francis Donovan. Visitation will be held on Sunday Nov. 28th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the R. Cunningham Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 2429 Wilmington Road, New Castle. A procession will leave the funeral home at 9:30 AM Monday, Nov. 29th for a Mass of Christian burial beginning at 10:00 AM at St. Camillus Church-Holy Spirit Parish, 314 W. Englewood, Ave., New Castle PA, 16105. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Donna's honor to the Cray Youth and Family Services, 44 S. Beaver St. New Castle, PA, 16101. Entombment will be at Castleview Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.