Donnave M.

"Donna" Cooper

Donnave M. "Donna" Cooper, age 90, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.

Donna was born on January 28, 1935 in Cecil, OH to the late Henry and Hazel (Caryer) Schwab. On August 11, 1975 she married Lloyd Cooper, who preceded her in death in 2010. For 21 years, Donna worked in the core room at GM Powertrain until her retirement in 1990. She was a previous member of Mark Center United Methodist Church. Donna loved playing bingo and ceramics. She enjoyed spending her time camping at Huggy Bear Campground for 27 years. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society for 12 years.

Donna will be lovingly missed by her children: Donna (Robert) Greve, Defiance, OH: Sally Weber, Defiance, OH; Cathy Leavitt, Libby, MT; Edward (Pat) Cooper, Holgate, OH; Douglas (Tina) Cooper, Sherwood, OH; 11 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Donna was also preceded in death by her sons, Frankie Sinclair and Steve Cooper; brothers, Duane and Delmar Schwab, grandson, Chris Fockler and great grandson, Devin.

Funeral service will at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, OH. Burial will take place at a later date at Rochester Cemetery, Crane Township, OH.

Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Memorial contributions may be made in Donna's memory to a charity of the donor's choice.