Obituaries
December 11, 2024

Donna G. Melvin Reppert – Belle Vernon

Donna G. Melvin Reppert, 88, of Belle Vernon, passed away Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, at Country Care Manor in Fayette City. Born Nov. 15, 1936, in North Charleroi, she was the daughter of the late John P. and Hilda May Walker Melvin. Donna worked at Belle Vernon Area School District in the cafeteria and was employed at IGA and Super Dollar grocery stores in Charleroi in the meat department. She also managed the kitchen for many years at the Washington Township Fire Department bingo, owned Tanning Express tanning salon and was an avid bingo player. She is survived by her three sons and daughters-inlaw, Dan and Renee Reppert of Belle Vernon, Kevin Reppert of South Point, Todd and Laura Reppert of Washington Township; 10 grandchildren, Adrianna, Allysha, Janelle, Nikki, Curtis, Ty, Kori, Kylie, Megan and Neil; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Edward Reppert, to whom she was married for 55 years; son, Terry Reppert; daughter, Diane Paris; and brother, John Melvin. Visitation was held privately for the family. Interment took place in Belle Vernon Cemetery. Donna’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-9296183. The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to the staff of Country Care Manor and OSPTA Hospice for all the loving care and support given to Donna. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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