Donna J. Emmert

DONNA J. EMMERT (nee Capella) age 77, passed peacefully away at home surrounded by family on May 21, 2026. Beloved wife for 52 years of Donald R.; loving mother of Donald S. (wife Dana) and David M. (wife Linh); devoted grandmother of Isabella, Calvin, and Ava; cherished daughter of Jane (nee Yannantuono) and the late Donald Capella; dearest sister of Deborah Nehlsen (husband George, deceased) and Denise Kohtz (husband Erich); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Donna was born on May 1, 1949 in East Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Euclid High School, the class of 1967 and attended Kent State University. Donna was a bank teller and enjoyed reading, Wordle, listening to Neal Diamond, and cheering on the Cleveland baseball and basketball teams. Gardening was her passion and she loved listening to Gardening with Angelo from Petitti's Garden Center on Saturday morning radio. Donna was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Contributions may be made in memory of Donna to Cleveland Clinic Hospice, by clicking HERE.

Prayers of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 11 AM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Donna at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) TUESDAY 3-7 PM.