Barbara K. Donato

Barbara K. “Bess” Donato of 678 Boyd Street, Masury, Ohio, died Thursday (1-12-2006) around 8:00 PM in O’Brien’s Memorial Nursing Home, Masury, after an extended illness. She was 93. Mrs. Donato was born in Sharon, Pennsylvania on October 21, 1912, a daughter of Joseph and Rose (Yancich) Golub. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sharon, PA. In her spare time, Bess enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Survivors include: husband, Michael “Mike” Donato, whom she married March 30, 1935; 2 daughters, Carole Marin, Durham, NC, and Michaleen Sasala & her husband John, Sharon, PA; 3 grandchildren, Kelly Slingluff, Jonelle Bellin, & Lisa Sasala; and 3 great-grandchildren, Sydne and Camryn Slingluff, & Alyssa Pompelia. (all correct spellings) She was preceded in death by her parents; by her brothers, Steve, Frank, Michael & George Golub; and by her sisters, Ann Liptak, Helen McGrath-McCormick, Mary Miller, twins – Mildred Garber & Katherine Stiftinger. Funeral Services will be private with Rev. John Lody, Pastor of St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Masury, OH. Calling hours will also be private. Burial will be in Brookfield Township Cemetery, Brookfield, OH. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Donor’s Choice. Family & Friends can send condolences to www.madaszchapel.com.