Donna L. Murphy (nee Pauler), age 73, of Chardon OH. and Tucson AZ., passed away in the early morning on April 4th, 2021 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid, with her daughter Deborah and her grandson Keaton by her side. Donna was born April 13th, 1947 in Chardon, OH. to parents John and Sophie Pauler. On November 11, 1994 Donna married her sweetheart, Gary Murphy in Willoughby, OH. Donna was the ultimate caretaker, loving and dedicated wife, and the best mom and grandma anyone could have. She is survived by her daughter; Deborah (Fred) Kelly of Chardon, her son; Albert (Gillian) York of Seattle WA, and stepsons; Michael (Tanya) Murphy of Virginia, and Chris (Rosa) Murphy of Florida. Donna is also survived by her brothers; John Pauler and Larry Pauler, and her 5 loving grandchildren; Keaton & Killian Klemencic, Juniper, Alison & Katelyn Murphy. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Gary Murphy (12/11/20) and her sister, Heather Ahlers. The loss of her beloved Gary was too much to bear. We know they are together again.
A private family burial will take place at Perry Cemetery June 12th of 2021. Memorial donations can be made in Donna's name to The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH. 44110. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements. 440-361-2273, www.lakeeriecrematory.com