Born: March 22, 1927

Died: December 29, 2009

Services: Services will be on Saturday at 9:30 A.M. at the Clemente Funeral Home and 10:00 A.M. at St. Nicholas Church, both in Struthers.

Visitation: Friends may call on Friday from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers.

STRUTHERS - Donna Marie Klem, 82, of Struthers passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning surrounded by her family. Donna was born on March 22, 1927 on the Eastside of Youngstown, a daughter of Emma Cole French and Robert French. She moved to Struthers at the age of 17 with her mother and sister. They owned and operated Donna's Diner in downtown Struthers. Donna was also a member of St. Nicholas Church. Donna married Fred L. Klem, Sr. on April 7, 1947 and he passed away on March 31, 1997. She leaves two sons, Fred (Deborah) L. Klem, Jr. of Imlay City,Mich. and Roderick (Vickie) J. Klem of Columbiana; two daughters, Patricia (George) Lancaster of Poland and Brenda (Jeff) Jamison of Vienna; one sister, Sally (Joe) Meek of Columbiana; and five grandchildren, John J. Klem, Ian F. Jamison, Rebekah J. Klem, Elaina M. Jamison and Rachel J. Klem. She also leaves her lifelong friend Doris (Jean) Balluck. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two infant grandchildren, Joseph Klem and Eric Jamison.

Cemetery: Lake Park Cemetery (Map)

Location: Clemente Funeral Home, Struthers (Map)

Church: Christ Our Savior Parish (St. Nicholas Church) (Map)