Rosella A. Donalson

Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Rosella A. Donalson, 96, entered fully into the presence of her loving Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 28, 2023.

She was born on January 8, 1927 to the late Martin and Winnie (Moore) Nichols of Spencer, WV.

Rosella's Christian faith was the most essential part of her life. She exhibited an extraordinary yet simple faith. She had a joyful and kind heart. She touched the lives of all within her family circle as well as many outside that circle.

Rosella is survived by her loving children, Patricia F. (David) Hoop and Gary M. Donalson; grandchildren Brandon (Rachel) Hoop, and Jonathan (Alayna) Hoop; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Grace, Ali, Weston, Lincoln, Harper, and Amelia; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oris Donalson; children, David G. Donalson, Janet R. Donalson, and Dianne S. Donalson; daughter-in-law, Ruthanne Donalson; grandchild, Julie McCrory; siblings, Ivy Brown, Burton Nichols, Robert Nichols, Bessie Coe, and Madge Snodgrass.

Visitation will be held, Saturday, June 3, 2023 from 10am-11am at Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Home, Massillon, Ohio with funeral services to follow at 11am, with Pastor Rodney Uhlig, officiating. Burial will follow in the East Union Lawn Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Massillon Wesleyan Methodist Church.

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