Obituary Notice: Donna J. Kurtz

Obituary Notice: Donna J. Kurtz (Provided photo)
Obituary Notice: Donna J. Kurtz (Provided photo)

Donna J. Kurtz, 87, of Clearfield died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 at her home.

She was born Aug. 8, 1928, a daughter of the late Hiram and Bessie (Buck) Shaw.

Mrs. Kurtz was employed by JC Penney for 27 years until retiring in 1988.
She was a member of West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield, and the Coterie Club.

She and her husband enjoyed camping and traveling in their RV, having visited 48 states with their dog, Angel. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her husband, Austin L. Kurtz, to whom she was married Sept. 20, 1947 at West Side United Methodist Church, Clearfield.

She is survived by three sons, Randall Kurtz and his wife, Barbara of St. Mary’s and their children, Julia Horn, Abigail Billotte, Emily Bolasky and Ryan Kurtz; Larry Kurtz and his wife, Deby of Harrisburg and their daughter, Jessica Helmer; Dennis Kurtz of Curwensville and his children, Stephanie, Christopher and Nathan Kurtz; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth Shaw of Cleveland, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Ian Kurtz; two sisters and a brother, Beverly Sayers, Esther Buzzard and Wayne Shaw.

Funeral services will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the Kevin A. Beardsley Funeral Home, Clearfield, with the Rev. Kenneth J. Leonard officiating.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, 1 S. Front St., Clearfield; Clearfield Foundation for Health–Hospice, P.O. Box 992, Clearfield; or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 275 21st St., Clearfield.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.beardsleyfuneralhome.com.

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