Donna Griffith Sagamore Hills, Ohio Obituary

Donna Griffith

<p>Donna was born on August 16, 1954 in Morristown, New Jersey to Alex and Thelma Gugie. She grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey with her two siblings and loving parents. She attended Pennsylvania State University where she received her Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Pre-Law. After many successful years as a working professional, she returned to school and received her MBA from Wilmington University while working full time and remaining a devoted mother. After eight years as a human resources director with Airgas, Donna retired in October, 2019. Donna passed away on the morning of October 24, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of David Griffith of Sagamore Hills, Ohio and the proud mother of Jenelle Murling. She is also survived by her loving siblings, Julie Barany and Nicholas Gugie. Donna is best remembered by her incredible work ethic, her devotion to her family, and the natural grace that made her exceptional. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OH RTE 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR MEMORIAL VISITATION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2020 11A.M.-3P.M. In Lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, <a href="https://donate3.cancer.org/">https://donate3.cancer.org/</a> or any local cancer center.</p>
August 16, 1954 - October 24, 202008/16/195410/24/2020
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Donna was born on August 16, 1954 in Morristown, New Jersey to Alex and Thelma Gugie. She grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey with her two siblings and loving parents. She attended Pennsylvania State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Pre-Law. After many successful years as a working professional, she returned to school and received her MBA from Wilmington University while working full time and remaining a devoted mother. After eight years as a human resources director with Airgas, Donna retired in October, 2019. Donna passed away on the morning of October 24, 2020 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of David Griffith of Sagamore Hills, Ohio and the proud mother of Jenelle Murling. She is also survived by her loving siblings, Julie Barany and Nicholas Gugie. Donna is best remembered by her incredible work ethic, her devotion to her family, and the natural grace that made her exceptional. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OH RTE 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR MEMORIAL VISITATION SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2020 11A.M.-3P.M. In Lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society, https://donate3.cancer.org/ or any local cancer center.

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Saturday, November 07 2020
11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Ferfolia Funeral Home
356 W. Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067
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