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Donna Bricker Obituary

Bricker, Donna Rae (nee Armstrong), age 75, passed away in Chicago on June 16, 2009. Beloved wife for 40 years of the late Omar, always known as Honey by her and Whitey by his friends, loving mother of Deborah Ann, a Chicago business woman and Community Leader, also, beloved mother of twins Dorothy Diane and Dennis David who sadly did not survive infancy, cherished grandmother of Kelly Ann Rosen. Donna was born to George and Lela (Duncan) Armstrong of Mercersburg, PA. Her five older siblings, all deceased, were Jim, Ben, Harry, Dick and Clarence. She will be missed by many, especially her steadfast friend Margaret Hoch of Chambersburg, PA. All who knew her will miss her individualism, "endless spunk", wit and humor, delicious comfort food and expert card playing skills. Funeral service on Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 10813 Donelson Drive, Williamsport, MD. Inurnment at Rose Hill Cemetery, 600 Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD. A memorial service for family and close friends will also take place in Chicago on August 23 to celebrate her life in conjuncture with what would have been her 76th birthday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. She also loved her canine friends Cuddles, Bucky and Izzy and donations may be made in her honor to PAWS Chicago, 1110 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609, 773-475-4240. Information: Heritage Cremations, Ltd. 800-936-1414.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 21, 2009.

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Tom Wrona

July 3, 2009

Debbie, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting her, I am sure that both of your parents were responsible for giving you the drive and motivation to achieve all that you have accomplished. For all that I have read in the other comments, I can understand where you got your spunk.

Sandy Huyett

June 25, 2009

Debbie, It is so hard for me to believe that Aunt Donna is gone. I know that over the years, life happened and we lost contact. But the last 3 or so years my mother and I was in contact with her and was planning on having lunch together this summer. Spunky is the right word to describe her. Aunt Donna was always a straight shooter, no bull came from her. That was the Armstrong in her.She was my last link to my Daddy. I will miss her dearly.

Georgia Middlekauff

June 23, 2009

Debbie, I was so sad when I learned of Donna's passing. I lived next door to her for over 9 years and couldn't have asked for a better neighbor. She was a funny, spunky person and I am going to miss her. It's still hard to believe. My condolences to you and your daughter.

Dr. Jerry Field

June 21, 2009

Debbie: I did not have the pleasure of meeting your mother; from all indications she was a truly great lady as raised a terrific daughter. And of course our shared interets in PAWS. Our thoughts are with you as you share many wonderful memories.

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