Dona James

Dona J. James, 95, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Assumption Village Nursing Home.

Dona was born August 3, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Frederick and Anona (Wilson) Puscher. She had worked for the Mahoning County Health Department as a secretary for 2 years before being a loving homemaker to her husband and children.

She was a member of Church Hill United Methodist Church for many years. Dona enjoyed traveling, making ceramics, sewing, and baking, but the most enjoyment in her life was her family.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children; Dennis R. (Janet) James of Allen, TX, and Catharine (Rick) Ware of Barberton, Ohio; grandchildren, Lynn (John) Moran, Andrew ( Laurie) James, Daniel (Melissa) Knupp, Mathew (Trisha) James, Jennifer (Mitchell) Oldaker, Mark (Sarah) Harold and Amy (Shane) Yates; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister in law Deanna (William) James Wilson.

Besides her parents, Dona is preceded in death by her husband, Daniel R. James, whom she married July 1, 1950 and died November 4, 2002; sister, Elaine Rimer and brother Fred Puscher.

A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 28th, 5:00PM at Blackstone Funeral Home, where visitation will be from 3:00PM until the time of service.

The family would like to thank Assumption Nursing Home for their kindness and compassion that was given to their mother, and Dr. John Gianetti for his many years of concern and devotion for Dona.