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Donna Ruth Bezilla, Youngstown, Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Donna Ruth Bezilla, 85, passed away peacefully on the evening of Thursday, June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.
She was born on August 6, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Erwin Behnke and Ruth (Jones) Bogan.
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Donna was a 1957 graduate of South High School.
She went on to marry the love of her life, the late Stephen 'Buzz' Bezilla, on August 29, 1959, with whom she would spend 41 years before his passing in 2000.
She worked at various restaurants in the area. Her love of Christmas led her to sell Christmas Around the World.
She also was a member of the Saxon Club, enjoyed being a part of her card clubs but her number one joy in life was spending time with her family and being a loving wife and mother.
Donna was endeared by all who knew her.
She will be remembered and missed by her sons, Stephen Bezilla of Canfield and Daniel (Michael) Bezilla of Vienna.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, parents, brothers, Fred Behnke, Jim Behnke and Ted Behnke, whom she adored.
With much appreciation the family would like to thank all the home health care aides for their continued contribution of kindness, compassion and labors of love towards our mother's care.
Friends and family may call from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Lane Family Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel, with a service to follow from 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning Valley.
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