Donna Dickey

NEGLEY — Donna Dickey, 83, a lifelong resident of Negley, passed away March 11, 2025, at Blossom Nursing and Rehab Center in Salem.

She was born Oct. 15, 1941, in Negley, Ohio, daughter of the late Park and Mary Ann Smith Risinger.

Donna was a graduate of East Palestine High School and a member of the Negley United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Moose Lodge, a pool league and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, her “fur babies” and spending time with her grandchildren and was known for being kind to everyone.

Donna is survived by two sons, Scott (Stephanie) Dickey of New Waterford, David (Renee) Dickey of Liberty; brother, Jim (Mary Ann) Risinger of Wellsville; sister, Linda McCreary of Negley; sister-in-law, Diane Risinger of Negley; five grandchildren, Aaron Dickey, Meghan (Chris) McLaughlin, Emily, Mason and Garrett Dickey; five great-grandchildren, Gage, Maddox, Conner, Zander and Sydney and one great-great-grandson, Myles.

She was preceded in death by her husband James Dickey.

Following Donna’s wishes, an informal service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the East Carmel Cemetery Chapel, with a burial to follow.

Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine is in charge of arrangements.

3/13/25