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Donna Rae Bruno

Donna Rae Bruno, 73, of 1221 Laurel Run Road, Beech Creek, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017 at Mt. Nittany Medical Center, State College.

Donna was born in Lock Haven on Jan. 28, 1944, a daughter of the late Milton and Madelene Culvey Wagner.

She was a 1961 graduate of Bald Eagle-Nittany High School.

On August 30, 2014 at the Salona Lutheran Church, she married William C. Bruno, who survives.

Donna was employed at Woolrich Woolen Mills for 18 years. Following retirement, she worked as a substitute teacher for STEP Head Start.

She was a member of Salona Lutheran Church and the Lock Haven Legion Post 131 Ladies Auxiliary. She was also a social member of the Lock Haven VFW and Beech Creek Legion.

Donna loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren whom she adored. She also enjoyed shopping trips.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Gerald (Audrey) Barner, Jr. of Pleasant Gap, Richard (Linda) Barner of Blanchard, Denise (Nelson) Haight of Lock Haven, Randal (Deanna Dole) Barner of Lock Haven and Linette Knecht Clausen of Lock Haven; two sisters, Kay Waltz and June Strouse; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and her dog, Toby.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. at the Salona Lutheran Church, 754 Long Run Road, Mill Hall, with Rev. Karl Runser officiating.

Friends and family will be received at the church on Monday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Private burial will be held at a later date at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mill Hall.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Salona Lutheran Church.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington, Pa. 17745.

Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.donaldwalkerfuneralhome.com.