Donna J Paladino

Donna Jones Paladino passed away April 30, 2016 in Gainesville, Fl. Donna was born May 18, 1916 in Connellsville, Pa. After raising her family in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Donna graduated from Seton Hill College, and went on to receive a Masters Degree in Library Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She then worked for many years as a librarian in the Mt. Pleasant School District. After retiring, Donna resided in Gainesville, Fl. and Las Vegas, Nv. She is predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Benjamin Paladino; her daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Jack Kessler; her son, Dr. Bernard Paladino; and her grandson, Jon Kessler. Surviving are her son, Dr. James Paladino, of Gainesville, Fl.; her brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Delores Jones, of Connellsville, Pa.; her daughters-in-law Mary Beth Paladino and Melinda Mallory; her grandchildren Lisa,Tracy, Elysia, Elizabeth, Elana, Bernadette, Michael, Christopher, Benjamin, Zoila, Matthew, Tara, Haley, and Holly; and her seven great grandchildren. Nanny is loved by all and will be missed by her loving family, her nieces and nephews, and her wonderful caregivers. Services will be held at the Green Ridge Memorial Park on Friday June 10 at 11:00 AM.