Donna (Knapp)

Mcneil

Former Paulding County resident, Donna (Knapp) McNeil, 96 passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at the Rehab Center of Winter Park, Florida.

Donna was born in Paulding, Ohio, on December 18, 1922, daughter of the late Clifford and Stella (Penwell) McClain. On February 4, 1961 she married William McNeil Sr., who preceded her in death on November 16, 2005.

She enjoyed spending time playing bingo, putting puzzles together, gardening, doing crafts, garage sales, hanging out at the lake and most of all watching her Detroit Tigers and Detroit Pistons play.

Donna is survived by her children, Judy Knapp and Dennis (Susan) Knapp of Paulding, Daniel (Darlene) Knapp of Latty, William (Kelly) McNeil of Winter Park, James (Jodi) McNeil of Ottawa Lake, MI, and Janice Christiansen of Marblehead, Oh; 24 grandchildren; 53 great grandchildren; 34 great-great grandchildren; and 1 great-great-great grandchild.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Knapp; and her siblings, Wesley and Earl McClain, Ruth Proxmire, and Lois Williamson Carothers.

A memorial service will be held 11 AM Thursday, September 19 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with Pastor DeWayne Richardson officiating.

Visitation will be from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to PCH Hospice.