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Donna Ketchum

June 30, 1937 — November 9, 2024

Donna Ketchum

Bliss - Donna Ketchum, 87 of Bliss passed away on Saturday, (November 9, 2024) at Wyoming County Nursing Facility in Warsaw.

Mrs. Ketchum was born June 30, 1937 in Sidney, New York a daughter of the late Rebert Garrison and the late Ethlyn (late Kenneth Sr.) Giles Garrison Lent.

Donna was a member of the New Beginnings Fellowship Church in Hermitage for many years. She was a secretary at Letchworth Central School prior to her retirement. Donna loved to garden, read, and go for walks. She had a knack for sewing, knitting, and playing piano. Her skills in the kitchen are legendary as evidenced by her winning a pie baking contest. She cherished time spent with her family and enjoyed traveling to see those relatives who had moved away.

Donna is survived by her children, Penny (Larry Dumbleton) Tonaus, Kelly (Gregory) Orton, Carla (Kevin McNamara) Ketchum, and Corey (Cheryl) Ketchum; brothers, Frank (Doris) Lent, Ed (Verna) Lent, and Terry (Kathy) Lent; sister, Elma (Sam) Costello; sister-in-law, Pat Lent. 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren also survive.

Along with her parents, Donna is reunited in death with her husband, Carl Ketchum; brothers, Kenneth Lent, Jr., and Douglas (late Donna) Lent.

A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Lyonsburg Cemetery in Bliss. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginnings Fellowship Church, 4377 NY-78, Gainesville, NY 14066 or Bliss Rescue Squad, 6655 NY-362, Bliss, NY 14024.

Arrangements were entrusted to Robinson and Hackemer Funeral Home, 246 N. Main Street in Warsaw. Online condolences at www.robinsonandhackemer.com
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