COUDERSPORT, PA----Donna Frances Lehman, 87, a lifelong
resident of Coudersport, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a brief
illness.
Born on June 22, 1936, in Coudersport, PA, she was the
daughter of the late Walter M. and Anna Brooks Lehman.
Donna was predeceased by her parents, her loving sister
Alice Lehman Cizek, nephew Brian Neil Cizek, and brother-in-law Norman Cizek.
Donna was fondly known as “Aunt” Donna as she loved “her
kids” and was a major part of their lives. Surviving are her nieces, Marla
Cizek of Harrisburg, PA, Wanda Cizek (Lawrence) Anzivine of Bemus Point, NY,
Anita Cizek Moore of Sykesville, MD, Linda Cizek Rodgers of Springdale, PA,
Delia “Dee” Cizek (Andrew) O’Palko of Morgantown, WV; grandnieces and
grandnephews, Matthew Cizek of Harrisburg, PA, Lindsey Cousins (Dakota) Woodgie
of Fredericksburg, VA, Krista Cousins (Daniel) Bridge of Savannah, GA, Jessica
Moore (Christopher) Felix of Ellicott City, MD, Joshua Moore of Elkridge, MD,
Cory (Casey Johnson) Rodgers of Lower Burrell, PA, Kyle (Paige) Rodgers of
Okinawa, Japan, Stephanie and Jennifer O’Palko of Morgantown, WV; and
great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews, Oakley and Emerson Woodgie of
Fredericksburg, VA, Christopher, Jr. and Connor Felix of Ellicott City, MD,
Gracelyn and Carson Rodgers of Lower Burrell, PA.
She was a graduate of Coudersport High School, Class of
1954.
Donna was employed for almost 47 years at the First National
Bank in Coudersport through to the merger with Northwest Bank, retiring in June
2001.
Donna was also a very active member of the community. She
was a lifelong member of the Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Coudersport where
she served for many years as a Sunday School teacher, organist, and choir
member; a member of the former Little German Band as well as the Community Band
playing clarinet; also active in the Women of the ELCA on the local, Synod
level, and Conference 2; attended many church-wide Triennial Conventions
serving as delegate for several; also a member of the Passion Play Choir since
the fifth year; a member and officer of the Central Grange (Sweden Valley
#1216) since 1950 as well as an officer for the Potter County Pomana Grange;
she was also a part of the Potter County Juvenile Grange who put on the
Juvenile degree at the State Grange meeting in 1949 held in Kane, PA; a part of
the Postal Committee heading updating the Enhanced 911 system; also served on
the Potter County Extension Board from 1999 to 2007; has been on the Board of
Managers for the Eulalia Cemetery since the early 1980s and has served as
Treasurer since 1987 and Secretary since 2007; a member and secretary of the
Office Girls Club; a Eulalia Township Auditor since 1962 as well as served on
the Potter County Township Supervisors Convention Committee as Secretary for 26
years; was on the Potter County Triple A Motor Club Board until its merger; and
delivered Meals on Wheels for the Coudersport Senior Center.
On Saturday, March 16, 2024, her kids held a private family
Life Celebration for their beloved Aunt Donna at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home, entrusted under the care of Kevin J. Dusenbury, Funeral Director/Owner,
to pay respects and honor her for how much she has meant to the nieces and
extended family their entire lives. Burial was in the Eulalia Cemetery,
Coudersport.
To express condolences, light a candle or share a fond
memory of Donna, please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home Facebook page.
