Donna Lynn Lample, 67, of Enon Valley passed away peacefully with her husband and children at her side Saturday morning, January 28, 2023, in her home.

Mrs. Lample was born August 11, 1955, in Ellwood City, PA a daughter of the late Clair and Helen J. (Griggle) Vandevort. She was a 1973 Lawrence County Vo-Tech graduate and attended Pennsylvania State University. Later in life, Donna earned her Registered Nursing certification in 1990 after graduating from Jameson School of Nursing in New Castle.

In 2008, Donna retired from Lawrence County Eye where she worked as a nurse assisting surgeons with various eye procedures. She was previously employed by Jameson Memorial Hospital, where she worked in several different departments.

Donna was very diverse with her many interests.  Some of which included, music, computers, technology, machinery, animals, and boating.  Donna enjoyed working the family farm alongside her husband, Martin.  She had a variety of animals including dogs, cats, horses, saltwater and tropical fish, and birds. In the spring and summer, she could often be found cutting grass and maintaining the yard.   In more recent years, she enjoyed fishing at the Mahoning Sportsman Club. Donna often became involved in the hobbies and interests of those around her.  Donna loved shopping and especially enjoyed finding the perfect gifts for her family and friends.

Her husband of 47 years, Martin C. Lample, whom she married January 17, 1976, survives at home.

Donna is also survived by two sons, Joshua Lample (Delia), of New Middletown, OH, and Justin Lample, of Pulaski; two grandsons, Jacob and Caleb Lample, both of New Middletown, OH; a sister, Denise Street, of Ellwood City; three brothers, Dale Vandevort (Maureen), of Harmony, PA, Dallas Vandevort (Debbie), Cranberry Twp., PA, and Dean Vandevort (Shannon), of Ellwood City, PA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by an infant son, Jacob Lample; a sister, Diane Gebrosky; and a nephew, Cameron Vandevort.

Friends and family will be received from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls, St., New Castle.

A memorial service will be held immediately following at 1 p.m. Saturday, in the funeral home, with Pastor Gene Brown, officiating.