Obituary of Donna M. Drake

Donna M. Drake, 80, formerly of Pleasantville, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at the Titusville Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Erie to the late Alex and Margaret Carrick Pringle. Donna was a graduate of East High School, class of 1954. She married Larry A. Drake on July 8, 1955 in Erie. He preceded her in death on February 16, 2004. Donna worked at Quality Markets in Titusville for eleven years, and prior to that at the John Peterson Golden Dawn. She was a member of the Pleasantville Community Church. Donna was a member of the Lioness Club and Ladies Missionary Society. She was active in volunteering at her church and enjoyed spending time with family and going to church. She is survived by five sons, Timothy Drake and wife Pam, Larry Drake, Jr. and wife Carla, Ray Drake and wife Shelly all of Pleasantville, Tom Drake and wife Roberta of Georgia, and Dale Drake and wife Missy of Pleasantville; eight grandchildren, Sarah, Adam, Larry, Jason, Joshua, Katie, Trisha, and Olyvia; six great grandchildren; a brother, Alex Pringle and wife Margie of Orange Park, FL; a sister, Dora Passerotti of Erie; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Allen. Friends and family may call at the Hennes-Garrett Funeral Home, 203 E. Main Street, Titusville, PA 16354 on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 6 to 8 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Pleasantville Community Church, 343 W. State Street, Pleasantville, PA 16341 on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 11 AM with Rev. Shawn Jacobson officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Pleasantville. Memorial contributions can be made to ASERA Care Hospice, 1600 Peninsula Drive, Suite 14, Erie, PA 16505.