09/12/2005

Notification of Death - Donna A. Strong

September 9, 2005

OFDA received word this morning about the death of Donna A. Strong, 73, of Mansfield, died unexpectedly early Friday morning, September 9, 2005, at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital. Donna was the mother of Mark Strong, funeral director with the Wappner Funeral Directors, Mansfield.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 52 years, Clair Strong, whom she married April 25, 1953; two sons, David Strong of Mansfield and Mark Strong of Ontario; her identical twin sister, Dorothy Robertson and her husband Jack of Mansfield; and sister, Carolyn Roberts of Phoenix, Arizona. Her parents preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12 at 10:30 a.m. at First Alliance Church, officiated by Rev. James Cheatham and Rev. James Berry. Burial will follow in Ontario Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be directed to Mark Strong, c/o Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 100 South Lexington-Springmill Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44906.