Donna Marie (Perry) Williams, 73, passed away February 16, 2021.

Born on October 13, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of Samuel and Marilyn (Auberzinski) Perry.

She moved from Gallitzin, PA to Akron, OH at age 16 and attended Akron East High School. She resided in Cuyahoga Falls and Silver Lake most of her adult life, with a 7 year stay in Fort Wayne, IN (1994-2001). She was in the insurance industry as a customer service representative since 1968. She was...

Donna Marie (Perry) Williams, 73, passed away February 16, 2021.

Born on October 13, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA she was the daughter of Samuel and Marilyn (Auberzinski) Perry.

She moved from Gallitzin, PA to Akron, OH at age 16 and attended Akron East High School. She resided in Cuyahoga Falls and Silver Lake most of her adult life, with a 7 year stay in Fort Wayne, IN (1994-2001). She was in the insurance industry as a customer service representative since 1968. She was employed at Akers Hartenstein Insurance (later Frank B. Hall, Akron from 1968-1994); Funk Insurance, Fort Wayne from 1995-2001; The Leonard Agency, Canton from 2001-2002 and The Church Agency, Akron from 2002-2013.

She was an auxiliary member of the Acker-Moore Memorial Post American Legion 175, Stow.

She attended Holy Family Catholic Church, Stow.

It has been said, walking into Donna's kitchen was like getting a great big hug.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Gloria Puzakulics; and brother, Larry (Barb) Perry. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Dennis; mother-in-law, Thelma Williams of Cuyahoga Falls; daughter, Tracy Carrigan of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters, Debi (Tim) Stephens and Judy (Jim) Racette all of Bradenton, FL; special niece, Nickie; special nephew, John; sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Wayco of Cuyahoga Falls; brother-in-law, Gary (Linda) Williams; beloved grandson, Zachary Williams; and many nieces and nephews.

Private services will be held at the funeral home.