Donna J. Heemer Garing

Donna J. Heemer Garing, 59, of Butler passed away Thursday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler.

Donna was born Feb. 27, 1959, in Butler. She was the daughter of Floyd “Tag” Heemer and the late Elsie M. Weitzel Heemer.

Donna had been employed at various places until her illness.

She had an avid interest in genealogy and family history. She enjoyed spending time with her loving children and family. She enjoyed crocheting gifts for others and in her younger years, she enjoyed showing her car with the Street Machines.

Donna is survived by her husband, Stanley Garing; one daughter, Brittney Garing of Bruin; one son, William Garing of West Sunbury; her father, Floyd Heemer and his wife, Geraldine, of Butler; and one brother, Larry Heemer of Slippery Rock.

Donna was preceded in death by her mother, Elsie Heemer.

GARING — A memorial service for Donna J. Heemer Garing, who died Thursday, May 31, 2018, will be held at noon Wednesday at St. John's Reformed Church, 493 Evans City Road, Butler.Arrangements were entrusted to William F. Young Funeral Home in West Sunbury.The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Butler VNA Inpatient Hospice, 102 Technology Drive, Butler, PA 16001.Online condolences may be submitted at www.willliamfyoungfh.com.