It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donna Lee Erwine Stecher on Friday, December 20, 2024. Born on September 21, 1961, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Donna was predeceased by her loving son, Daniel Welzel and her parents, Anna Mae (Nancy) and Wilbur (Joe) Erwine; her sister, Nancy Fiorentino; her brother, William (Bill) Erwine;
Donna is survived by her devoted husband, Andrew Stecher; her daughter Amanda Salazar, and son-in-law, Argenis, along with their two sons, Lucas and Nicolas, stepdaughters, Andrea and Shannon, and grandson Parker; She is also survived by her siblings: Cathy Steidler (Ron), Barbara Rose, Linda Epting (Wayne), and Joey Erwine (Lisa), all of New Jersey. Donna cherished her many nieces and nephews, thanking them for their long-term prayers. A special thank you to Jessie Palmer who assisted every day as her healthcare advocate.
After graduating from Deptford High School, Donna pursued a dedicated career in the healthcare industry, serving others as an office manager in numerous practices. She and her husband, Andy, lived in Pittsgrove, New Jersey, for over 20 years before relocating to Dunedin, Florida. In Florida, Donna worked with Advent Healthcare, providing exceptional care to those in need and quickly becoming a beloved member of the community. Donna formed a unique spiritual connection with her coworkers at Advent Health which spoke of daily.
Donna appreciated life’s simple pleasures: enjoying a day playing cards at the VFW or bingo at the American Legion, taking overnight casino trips with her sisters, and cooking and hosting family gatherings. She especially treasured trips to Lancaster to see Bible on Stage and spending time with her family and friends. Above all, Donna cherished the time spent with her daughter, Amanda, and her grandsons, Lucas and Nicolas. She also deeply valued her lifelong friends, Linda (Pin), Lori, Debi, Karen, Teddy, and Sue, making friends wherever she went.
A Celebration of Life will be held in both Dunedin and the Deptford area, with dates to be announced.
Donna lived her life with peace and grace, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace, Donna. We will all miss you more than words can express.
Linda Epting
December 22, 2024, 3:52 pm
My beautiful sister, you will always be remembered by the joy you brought to others! Love you to the moon and back. See you on the other side … love your sis linda
Winnie
December 22, 2024, 4:01 pm
MAY DONNA REST IN PEACE🙏🏼
Jason Erwine
December 22, 2024, 4:10 pm
My sweet aunt Donna everyone will miss you forever and always I’m still praying for all of our family heaven gained a special angel for sure. I know she will be looking down and over all of us give dad and all our loved ones we lost a big kiss and hug from all of us.
Geena Casey
December 22, 2024, 4:31 pm
Aunt Donna, you had such a big heart & loved making sure every holiday was one to remember! We will miss you tremendously. Just keep on picturing the reuniting of you and Danny and it brings me some peace. No more pain. Rest easy ❤️
Carol Lewitt Axelrod
December 22, 2024, 4:53 pm
Linda, Wayne, and The Erwine Family, sending you all my deepest condolences. Donna was blessed to have such a big, loving family and life-long friends. May she rest in peace. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
LAUREN ERWINE
December 22, 2024, 4:56 pm
My sweet aunt Donna. The strongest woman I know, love and admire . You made the mark in everyone’s life’s and will forever be missed. Me and Ayden love you to the moon and back .
Brittany Cicogna
December 22, 2024, 5:03 pm
I am so lucky I got to know you Donna. Every time I was around you, you wore the brightest smile and had the best time. You have meant so much to so many and I am keeping your family and loved ones in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you are able to rest now free of pain. ❤️
Roger McDermott
December 22, 2024, 5:43 pm
Donna, My cousin and friend.
May you Rest in Peace.
I’m so glad Beth and I got to spend time with you and the family before you left us for heaven.
You’ll always be loved, missed and remembered by everyone that got to know you. Love you, Cuz
Kathy Wolbert
December 22, 2024, 5:58 pm
Rest in peace Dear Donna
Stacey Erwine-Kertyzak
December 22, 2024, 6:03 pm
Cathy, Barbara, Linda, and Joe I’m so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace,
Donna.
Tami Elder
December 22, 2024, 6:27 pm
May your light continue to shine in Heaven as it did here on Earth.
Tami
Loretta Kormann
December 22, 2024, 6:32 pm
Dear sweet Donna I am so sorry this terrible disease had to end like this. You sure were a fighter. I said so many prayers every night but I guess this is how it had to be. I just keep saying you are out of pain. I hope and pray your daughter and your sisters can get through this. It’s never easy rest in peace.
Lois Salvador (Jenkins)
December 22, 2024, 6:42 pm
Iam sad to hear this Donna was one of the nicest people I knew in high school God Bless her prayers sent to family
Janine Palmer
December 22, 2024, 6:55 pm
Jack and I are so saddened!! I have great memories of your amazing Christmas gatherings. You were so kind in always including us. You will be forever missed, but now you are in a beautiful place at peace and pain free! 🙏🙏🩷🩷
Dawn MacGibeny Family
December 22, 2024, 7:09 pm
Prayers and love for your family always❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕
Amanda Salazar
December 22, 2024, 7:26 pm
It is still hard for me to believe that this is about my mom. You’ve had to fight so many things in your life, it doesn’t surprise me you went out fighting. I can’t stop thinking about you, and I won’t let your memory die. I love you, the boys love you, we miss you already.