YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – On Saturday, July 10, 2021, Donna Jean Masters, 93, went home to be with loved ones who left before her.
Donna was born on April 25, 1928 in Youngstown, Ohio, to Charles and Dorothy (Finch) Moore.
She was the oldest of 10 children and lived in Youngstown all her life.
Donna was the beloved and respected matriarch of her family. A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother; their wisdom, honesty and grace are forever anchored in the generations. She showed a real love for life and for her family and followed the optimistic motto “Life is only a dream”. One of her favorite ways to show her love was cooking and baking; Donna’s apple pie was an absolute family favorite.
On June 24, 1950, Donna married her high school lover, Dudley J. Masters, with whom she raised four daughters. They were married for 54 years. Both graduated from South High School in 1946 and remained active on their reunification committee through the 60th class reunion.
South High School Alumni Honors
Donna was a woman of great faith and lived her life according to the creed “We are here to serve”.
As a young mother, she was president of the PTA and head of the Girl Scouts and Campfire Girls. She volunteered for the American Cancer Society, the electoral committee, and donated faithfully to every charity under the sun. She was president of the Auxiliary Society of Professional Engineers and lecturer at the Butler Art Institute. She was a dedicated member of the Austintown Community Church, where she served in the consistory and as a youth mentor.
Donna is survived to celebrate her lives by children Patricia (James) Pieron, Jane Miller (Randall Hess), and Marolan (Edward) Sunseri; Grandson, Joshua (Jennifer) Chamberlain, Whitney (Scott) Greer, Heather (Joseph) Carcelli, Matthew (Ruby) Pieron, Brett (Kerry) Miller, Eric Miller, Katie (Dale) Grimm, and Emiley (Nathaniel) Body; Great-grandchildren, Rossi, Charlie, Dudley, Grace, Olan, Alexia, Gabriella, Ellison, Collin, Ashleigh, Olivia, and Ezra; Sisters, Nancy Mercier, Carol Lautner; Brothers, Thomas Moore, Robert Moore; Brother-in-law, Richard Masters and their cherished 15 year old companion, William Dunlap.
Except for her parents; Donna preceded her husband Dudley in death; their eldest daughter Vicki Chamberlain Woody and their brothers John Ferguson, William Moore, Charles Moore Jr., James Moore and Raymond Moore.
On behalf of Donna, her family would like to express their deepest thanks for the care and compassion received from (RN) Kendra, (HHA) Leetonia and Stacey, (Chaplin) Laurie, and all of the staff at Crossroads Hospice.
A private service is held to honor Donna’s remarkable life.
In their memory, donations can be made to the “Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care” in Green, Ohio.
To send flowers to the Donna Jean Masters family, please visit our Tribute shop.
Arrangements edited by Lane family funeral directors.
A TV Tribute will air on Sunday, July 25th, at the following approximate times: 8:58 am on WKBN and 7:58 pm on FOX.
