Donna Jean Smith Napovanic – Donora

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Donna Jean Smith Napovanic, 75, formerly of Donora, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Monongahela on Nov. 22, 1947, daughter of Daniel and Mildred Skaine Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, John Norbert Napovanic. Donna is survived by her daughter, Noelle Kearney and her husband, Scott of Perryopolis; grandchildren, Devin Logue (Tiffani) of New Stanton, Heather Rose Cunningham (Ryan) of St. Thomas, Kean Keaney of Perryopolis; great-granddaughter, Sophia Noelle Logue. Donna’s family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023, at BLAIR LOWTHER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 305 Rear Independence St., Perryopolis. Interment will be private. Online condolences are welcome at blair-lowther.com.

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