Donna Jean Gross, 92 of Sykesville, died Friday, December 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
The daughter of Orville and Anna Grace (Carney) Berringer, she was born May 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA.
On October 1, 1949 Donna Jean married the love of her life and soulmate Gary M. Gross. They spent 54 wonderful years together, and as her family always says "They would have been married for 10,000 more".
Donna Jean was a homemaker who had an undeniable love for the Lord and her family. She studied her bible daily and was a prayer warrior. She served as a Deaconess for many years at Bethel Baptist Church in Sykesville, PA. Donna Jean loved to rescue half-dead, orphan plants, spend time in her garden and walk/shop with her friends. She loved the beach but not the travel, except for the one and only time she was upgraded to first class. Donna Jean had a tremendous talent for crocheting, cooking, canning and baking. She loved a good bargain, drinking her tea and reading her scriptures.
She is survived by her three children; Gary M. (Debbie) Gross, Cathy L. Gross and Ken L. Gross; four grandchildren, Lauren Gross and her fiancé Bradley George, Courtney Gross, Colleen (Tyler) Blank of Waynesville and Derek Gross; along with her brother-in-law William Mcrea, sister-in-law, Lynn Berringer and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the oldest and last surviving sibling of her immediate family and has now joined them in the kingdom of heaven.
Preceding Donna Jean in death was her husband, parents, three siblings; Donald Berringer, Orville "Budd" Berringer, Linda Mcrea and her beloved kitty cat Alfie.
Interment will be held in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Snyder - d'Argy Funeral Home, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The daughter of Orville and Anna Grace (Carney) Berringer, she was born May 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA.
On October 1, 1949 Donna Jean married the love of her life and soulmate Gary M. Gross. They spent 54 wonderful years together, and as her family always says "They would have been married for 10,000 more".
Donna Jean was a homemaker who had an undeniable love for the Lord and her family. She studied her bible daily and was a prayer warrior. She served as a Deaconess for many years at Bethel Baptist Church in Sykesville, PA. Donna Jean loved to rescue half-dead, orphan plants, spend time in her garden and walk/shop with her friends. She loved the beach but not the travel, except for the one and only time she was upgraded to first class. Donna Jean had a tremendous talent for crocheting, cooking, canning and baking. She loved a good bargain, drinking her tea and reading her scriptures.
She is survived by her three children; Gary M. (Debbie) Gross, Cathy L. Gross and Ken L. Gross; four grandchildren, Lauren Gross and her fiancé Bradley George, Courtney Gross, Colleen (Tyler) Blank of Waynesville and Derek Gross; along with her brother-in-law William Mcrea, sister-in-law, Lynn Berringer and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the oldest and last surviving sibling of her immediate family and has now joined them in the kingdom of heaven.
Preceding Donna Jean in death was her husband, parents, three siblings; Donald Berringer, Orville "Budd" Berringer, Linda Mcrea and her beloved kitty cat Alfie.
Interment will be held in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Snyder - d'Argy Funeral Home, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Donna Jean Gross, 92 of Sykesville, died Friday, December 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Penn Highlands DuBois Hospital.
The daughter of Orville and Anna Grace (Carney) Berringer, she was born May 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA.
On October 1, 1949 Donna Jean married the love of her life and soulmate Gary M. Gross. They spent 54 wonderful years together, and as her family always says "They would have been married for 10,000 more".
Donna Jean was a homemaker who had an undeniable love for the Lord and her family. She studied her bible daily and was a prayer warrior. She served as a Deaconess for many years at Bethel Baptist Church in Sykesville, PA. Donna Jean loved to rescue half-dead, orphan plants, spend time in her garden and walk/shop with her friends. She loved the beach but not the travel, except for the one and only time she was upgraded to first class. Donna Jean had a tremendous talent for crocheting, cooking, canning and baking. She loved a good bargain, drinking her tea and reading her scriptures.
She is survived by her three children; Gary M. (Debbie) Gross, Cathy L. Gross and Ken L. Gross; four grandchildren, Lauren Gross and her fiancé Bradley George, Courtney Gross, Colleen (Tyler) Blank of Waynesville and Derek Gross; along with her brother-in-law William Mcrea, sister-in-law, Lynn Berringer and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the oldest and last surviving sibling of her immediate family and has now joined them in the kingdom of heaven.
Preceding Donna Jean in death was her husband, parents, three siblings; Donald Berringer, Orville "Budd" Berringer, Linda Mcrea and her beloved kitty cat Alfie.
Interment will be held in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Snyder - d'Argy Funeral Home, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The daughter of Orville and Anna Grace (Carney) Berringer, she was born May 10, 1930, in Pittsburgh, PA.
On October 1, 1949 Donna Jean married the love of her life and soulmate Gary M. Gross. They spent 54 wonderful years together, and as her family always says "They would have been married for 10,000 more".
Donna Jean was a homemaker who had an undeniable love for the Lord and her family. She studied her bible daily and was a prayer warrior. She served as a Deaconess for many years at Bethel Baptist Church in Sykesville, PA. Donna Jean loved to rescue half-dead, orphan plants, spend time in her garden and walk/shop with her friends. She loved the beach but not the travel, except for the one and only time she was upgraded to first class. Donna Jean had a tremendous talent for crocheting, cooking, canning and baking. She loved a good bargain, drinking her tea and reading her scriptures.
She is survived by her three children; Gary M. (Debbie) Gross, Cathy L. Gross and Ken L. Gross; four grandchildren, Lauren Gross and her fiancé Bradley George, Courtney Gross, Colleen (Tyler) Blank of Waynesville and Derek Gross; along with her brother-in-law William Mcrea, sister-in-law, Lynn Berringer and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was the oldest and last surviving sibling of her immediate family and has now joined them in the kingdom of heaven.
Preceding Donna Jean in death was her husband, parents, three siblings; Donald Berringer, Orville "Budd" Berringer, Linda Mcrea and her beloved kitty cat Alfie.
Interment will be held in Lakelawn Memorial Park, Reynoldsville, Pa.
Snyder - d'Argy Funeral Home, Reynoldsville, Pa.
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