Donna C. Weaver, 82
Donna C. Weaver, 82 of Ashland passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in OhioHealth MedCentral Hospital in Mansfield.
She was born on April 7, 1941 in Ashland and was the daughter of the late Donald E. and Evelyn E. (nee Cooper) Workman.
Donna graduated from Loudonville High School, Class of 1959. She went on to further her education and earned a bachelor’s degree in education from the Ohio State University in 1979. Donna later earned a master’s degree from Ashland College in 1988.
She married the love of her life, Leroy Weaver on July 15, 1961. Together they would make Ashland their home for the next 62 years.
Donna was a devoted member of the First United Methodist Church in Ashland where she and Bud Reader were instrumental in the rebuilding of the church after the fire. For many years she served on the café connection, helped with funeral dinners, and was a church camp counselor. Along with her activities at the church, she was a member of the Athena Book Club, Peddle Pushers Garden Club, Delta Kappa Gamma and a board member of the Ashland County Retired Teacher. Donna was an avid supporter of the Ashland Symphony Orchestra, the Ashland County Community Foundation and the Ashland High School Musical.
She is survived by her loving husband, Leroy Weaver of Ashland, one daughter, Kim L. Liston of Ashland; one grandson, Benjamin David (Amber) Liston of Columbus; three great grandchildren, Piper, Lucien, and Irving Liston of Columbus; one brother, Frederick Steven (Cammie) Workman of Perrysville; and a sister-in-law, Maggie Workman of Ashland, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Donna is preceded in death by two sons, Bruce A. Weaver who passed away on April 23, 1964, and Gregg Michael Weaver who passed away on February 12, 1989; and two brothers, Robert (Donna) Workman and Thomas Workman.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Vicar Derek Kubilus and the Reverend Tom Snyder presiding. Friends may call one hour prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Ashland Cemetery at the later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Ashland First United Methodist Church, Ashland Symphony Orchestra, or to the Ashland High School Theater (Musical).
For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.
Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.
Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home
Website: denbowfh.com