Donna (Kridler) Jannone

Donna Kridler Jannone, age 59 of Lake Orion died on June 28, 2020 at home. She was born September 8, 1960 in Sharon, Pennsylvania but lived in Hubbard Ohio. A daughter of Dale Kridler and Anna Rimmel Kridler. She lived in Ohio until 1999 when she moved to Lake Orion, MI with her husband and young children. She is survived by her husband Nick, daughter Brianna, son Nicholas, grandsons Damien and Logan, and sisters Beverly (Nick) Spondike, Debra (Steve) Blough, and Nancy Gerda. Also survived by her niece, who was like a sister, Lynne Nagy and lifelong friend Charlotte “Char” Wess. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Patricia Smith.

She is a graduate of Hubbard High School and was a licensed cosmetologist in Ohio. After moving to Michigan, she worked at Lake Orion Schools as a Staff Associate and was a very active parent volunteer.

Donna never met a stranger that she couldn’t make her friend. Her smile would brighten a room as she entered. She was an amazing cook and created every dish with love and perfection. She especially loved cooking family dinners and holiday dinners. Donna’s family and friends meant the world to her. She was always supportive, loyal, and dependable with a willingness to offer help in so many ways. She always gave so much of herself to her family and to those around her. Donna lived life to the fullest. She often advised others to relax, take time for yourself, and have fun! She encouraged others to appreciate and respect one another. Her loving, kind, and enthusiastic personality was contagious. She loved to make others happy. If someone appeared to need help, friend or stranger, Donna wanted to lighten their load.

Donna was loved by her very many friends in Ohio and Michigan. She had at “heart of gold” and she would do anything for her family and friends. Donna was a very outgoing person and loved to host parties for friends throughout her life. Donna had a knack for decorating and designing. She loved to travel and went on frequent vacations. Some of her most memorable vacations were with Nick, her sister and brother in law Beverly and Nick.
 

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday July 13, 2020 at the Fox Funeral Home 4700 Market St. Boardman, Followed my a Memorial service officiated by Pastor Russ Adams at 7:00 p.m.

Due to current government regulations, Please observe all social distancing guidelines.

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