DONNA LONG MACKEY PASSES AWAY

 




Donna Long Mackey passes away

 

Donna Long Mackey, Class of 1963, passed away Thursday, September 14.

 

Donna McGinnis Suppa-Fullen, close friends at Monongah High and later with Donna Mackey, gave me the sad news.

 

Donna Mackey was born in Idamay but grew up in Four States while attending Monongah High.


She married Charles Mackey in 1964, which means they were married more than 58 years!!!

 

They have two daughters, Julie Marinkovich and Laurie VanFossen, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

 

Her parents are Lester and Julia Long.

 

Donna’s sister is Brenda Mackey, married to Mike Mackey.

 

Donna out-lived her seven brothers and sisters.

Jim McDaniel, Class of 1960, tells me “I was good friends with her brother, Lester.” 


Dolores Edwards, Class of 1955, a friend for years with Agnes Larry DiLaura, Class of 1950, posted: 

“The Long family was a wonderful family. We grew up together.”

 

Charles’ brother, Paul Mackey, passed away at the age 63. He lived in Worthington and was married to the late Donna Joyce Wright Mackey.

 

Other brothers were Dennis Mackey of Shinnston, Michael Mackey and John Mackey of Shinnston and sister Patricia Bell of Shinnston. Brothers Scotty, Edgar and Thomas Mackey have passed away, as has sister Loretta Hall.

 

Donna Mackey’s obituary:

 

Donna L. Mackey, 78, passed away Thursday afternoon at Trumbull Regional Medical Center in Warren.

Donna was born on February 20, 1945 in Idamay, WV, a daughter of the late Lester S. and Julia P. Long.

She was a graduate of Monongah High School became a loving home maker after she married the love of her life, Charles Mackey on December 19, 1964.

She was strong woman of faith and a member of the Bolindale Christian Church. She founded the Bolindale Food Pantry. Most of all, she loved to be with her family.

Donna will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 58 years, Charles Mackey; daughters, Julie Marinkovich and Laurie VanFossen; grandchildren, Jacob and Jaison Marinkovich, Ashley and Drew (Samantha) VanFossen; great-grandchildren, Madylin, Katylin, and Alyvia; and her sister, Brenda (Mike) Mackey.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Tracey Mackey; son-in-law, Jack Marinkovich; and seven brothers and sisters.

Family and friends may visit from 11-12:00PM at Bolindale Christian Church located at 2749 Fairview St. SE in Warren. Funeral services will follow at 12:00PM at the church.

Burial will take place at Howland Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Bolindale Food Pantry located in the church.

Family and friends may send their heartfelt condolences by visiting www.lanefuneralhomes.com


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