Donna Marie Wasko
Brownsville
Donna Marie Wasko, 76, of Brownsville, passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side, Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Hillside Manor Personal Care Home, Uniontown. Born December 4, 1949, in Brownsville, Donna was the daughter of the late James and Margaret Ference Dingle.
Methodist by faith, Donna was a member of the South Brownsville United Methodist Church. She was a proud graduate of Brownsville Area High School’s Class of 1967, the first graduating class following the merger of the area’s school districts.
Donna went on to dedicate 30 years of faithful service to the Brownsville Area School District as a payroll clerk before her retirement.
Donna was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan who loved cheering on her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Pirates. A
bove all, Donna was a woman with a heart of gold and a nurturing spirit. She was a motherly figure not only to her own family, but to everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Donna was especially famous for her incredible homemade pierogies and tacos, which she lovingly prepared and shared with family and friends.
Donna leaves a beautiful legacy of love, compassion, and countless treasured memories. Though she will be deeply missed, her family and friends will find comfort in knowing that her love will continue to live on in the hearts of everyone she touched.
Surviving to cherish Donna’s memory are her loving children, Matthew (Nancy Rockwell) Wasko, Mark II (Tina) Wasko, and Maureen (George) Czapp; beloved grandchildren, Matthew Dominski, Cheyenne (Samantha Wampler) Wasko, and Chloe Czapp; her sister, Cindy (Chris) Husenits; her cherished fur baby, Billi; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her special friends, Carol Anderson and Kim Riffle.
In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Mark Wasko; her sisters, Carol “Cookie” and Judy; her father-in- law and mother-in-law, Matthew and Merline Wasko; her cherished fur baby, Bruno; and her best friend, Janet Knisley.
The family would like to give a special thanks to all the wonderful caregivers and nurses for the wonderful and comforting care they provided for Mrs. Donna.
Friends and family will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 9, in NOVAK- MELENYZER FUNERAL HOME, 515 Front Street, Brownsville, PA 15417, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 10. Interment will follow the service at Lafayette Memorial Park, Brier Hill.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.novakfuneralhome.net