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Donna Lease Obituary

Donna Lease

Donna Belle Lease, 94, of Mt. Blanchard, passed away Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. She was born Feb. 7, 1928, in Findlay, to the late Don O. and Ruth (Altman) Arnold. Donna was a Findlay High School graduate and married Gerald L. Lease on June 24, 1950, and he preceded her in death May 28, 2012.

Donna is survived by her sons, Ron of Mt. Blanchard and Denny (Susan) of Bixby, Oklahoma; and grandchildren, Riley, Taryn, Alyson, and Amanda. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Lyle and Glen Arnold.

A member of Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church, Donna retired from United Aircraft Products in 1993. She loved traveling and camping at Yellowstone National Park, playing cards with her many friends, and especially her grandchildren. A special thanks to Bridge Hospice and Larry and Karen Lease for all of their support.

Graveside rites will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Mt. Blanchard Cemetery with Pastor Brett Kelly officiating. A luncheon will follow at Mt. Blanchard United Methodist Church. Arrangements are being handled by CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Arlington. Memorials may be given to either the church or Forest Library. Online condolences are welcomed at www.coldrencrates.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Oct. 4, 2022.

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