Helen Hoover Donnini's Obituary
Helen Hoover Donnini, 90, went to her heavenly rest on July 13, 2015 surrounded by her family and the comforts of home. She was born May 22, 1925 to Earl Hoover and Sarah Firestone Conn in Springfield Township, Pennsylvania. In 1945 she married James Donnini, her hubby for 69 years until his passing on May 31, 2015. Mr. and Mrs. Donnini shared an adventuresome life together, living in 10 different states and Australia. She approached the next move with enthusiasm and joy of what the next new experience would be and whom she would meet. Mrs. Donnini was known for her kind and thoughtful heart. She made it a life goal to send holiday wishes, birthday greetings and get well notes to all she knew. A northern transplant, she quickly absorbed southern hospitality and provided delicious comforting food to all that walked through her door and sat at her table. She had a true gift for sewing and handwork and grew beautiful flowers and vegetables where ever they lived. Mr. and Mrs. Donnini raised four daughters. Helene Donnini Maynard proceeded them in death in 2000. Mourning their beloved Mother's passing are daughters Roberta Donnini Dorning of Madison, Alabama, Alesandra Donnini Saunders of Eustis, Florida and Jimmie Michele Donnini of Roanoke, Virginia. Grandchildren Martha Eaton Garber, Wayne Eaton, Sarah Griffis Slager, Michael Griffis, Jessica Dorning Allen and Abigail Grace Chernault. Great-Grandchildren Rhyan Sledge, Chelsey Leigh Slager and Tyler Slager. Sister Mary Buell of Virginia and Brother Gerald Conn of Pennsylvania and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Donnini was a member of Morrison United Methodist Church and the Ruth Circle. Her service will be held on Saturday, July18th at Morrison United Methodist Church, Leesburg, Florida at 11:00 am. The Rev. John Harrigton will officiate and she will be laid to rest in Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions can be made to: Morrison United Methodist Church. You may leave condolences and memories at hamlinhilbish.com.
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