Donna Lee VanGorder

September 2, 1956 - December 31, 2015

Donna Lee VanGorder, age 59, born on 9/2/1956, passed away unexpectedly on 12/31/2015. She is the mother of Nicholas VanGorder, (son) of Prospect, PA, Emily VanGorder, (daughter) Zoe, (granddaughter), of Southside, Pittsburgh, PA, and Gale M. DeLancey, (sister) of Fox Chapel, PA. Donna was a 1976 graduate of Fox Chapel High School and also a graduate of Beatty Tech. Her major was medical assistant. Donna mostly worked in visiting home care services and nursing homes. She always had 2 or 3 jobs at a time. Donna always reached out to help anyone in need. She was one that could make you laugh and smile with her jokes to cheer you up; even with people she didn't know or saw on a daily basis. Donna being a newlywed bride; also took in her little sister for a period of time till Gale was able to live on her own. Donna was a member of Salvation Army in Butler, PA. She was a volunteer and a faithful kettle ringer. She always believed in living each day of her life to the fullest. Donna will remind us always of the saying, "Every time a bell rings an angel gets their wings." There will be a memorial service Sunday, January 17, 2016 from 1 to 4PM at the Salvation Army, 313 West Cunningham Street, Butler, PA 16001. In lieu of flowers donations should be made to the Salvation Army. www.youngfuneralhomes.com.