Donna M. Jefferies

Donna (Given) Jeffries passed away peacefully and went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. 

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Given and her mother, Olga Given-Triplett. Donna is survived by her daughters, Jessica Dawn Jeffries and Karen Busch (Brian); her grandchildren, Amanda Jeffries, Ashlie Jeffries (Jen), Noah Jeffries, Austin Clark (Saige), Jordan Clark and Elizabeth Busch; Jennifer DiGiandomenico (Louie) and Jonathan Knierien, who are loved by Donna as her grandchildren; siblings, Charlotte Payne, Rheta Clark (Brian), John Given (Kathy), Robert Given, Rebecca Blevins and Sheila Triplett; along with her many cousins, especially Mike Cook.

Donna worked for the University of Akron for over 30 years. She volunteered at local food rooms and other community programs, including her church and ladies study group. She was an amazing gardener and cook. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family and friends. Everyone will miss her greatly.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 1 to 3pm at the Schlup-Pucak and Wilson Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore Blvd., Akron, OH 44314. Her final resting place will be at her family’s cemetery in West Virginia. In lieu of gifts, please donate to her favorite charities, which include: The Salvation Army, local food banks, and Let’s Grow Akron.