Donna Laroche
September 20, 1948 ~ July 4, 2010
Born in:
Ravenna, OH
Resided in:
Meadville, PA
CENTERVILLE " Donna LaRoche, 61, of 38190 Five Corners Road, Centerville, died Sunday, July 4, 2010, at Meadville Medical center.
Born in Ravenna, Ohio, on Sept. 20, 1948, she was a daughter of Walter and Mary Clayborn Givens. She married Ronald LaRoche on Friday, May 19, 1967.
She was a nurse’s aide with Springs Manor, Cambridge Springs.
She enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking and gardening, and loved spending time with family. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
She was affiliated with Tryonville United Methodist Church.
Survivors, in addition to her husband of 43 years, include a daughter, Sonya LaRoche Pfaff of Meadville; a son, Sam LaRoche and his wife, Jennifer, of Union City; two grandchildren, Sam LaRoche Jr. and John LaRoche; a sister, Linda Olszak and her husband, Kenny, of Ravenna, Ohio; a brother, Arvin Givens and his wife, Nancy, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Calling hours will be Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Willis L. Arnold Funeral Home, 33353 N. Main St., Townville.
The memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor Frank Weingard of Tryonville United Methodist Church officiating.
The family requests memorials be made to the Sunshine Group of Tryonville United Methodist Church, Five Corners Road, Centerville, Pa. 16404.
Ronnie and family, we are so sorry about your loss. We love you and are sorry that we are unable to be there to give you our support. If you need to talk we are here. 330-297-5361