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Donna Marie Carpenter

Donna Marie Carpenter, 72, of Ostrander, died Tuesday afternoon, September 15, 2020 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. She was born December 27, 1947 in Kenton to the late Donald L. and Florence (Grose)Borland. Donna was a member of the last Richwood High School Tigers graduating Class of l965. She only went to school for twelve years as she did not go to Kindergarten. After high school graduation, she attended and became a graduate of Columbus Business University. She worked for 35 years at LabCorp (Warren-Teed/Ross/Roche Biomedical Labs) in Dublin as a Payroll Supervisor and later in the Lab itself, tagging specimens as they came in for testing until she retired in 2007. Donna enjoyed counted cross stitch, creating beautiful pictures to give to family members. She also loved to watch movies, Magnum PI, and Ohio State Buckeye Football. In earlier years, Donna and Bill enjoyed spending many weekends on Lake Erie fishing or in the motorhome seeing the fall leaves. She loved living on the "home place" family farm and watching the birds and deer, gardening and canning. Family was always special to Donna and she made sure they knew that she loved them very much. Surviving is her husband, William D. (Bill) Carpenter whom she married on January 17, 1982 in Ostrander. Also surviving are three stepsons, Carl and Jim Carpenter, Ostrander, and John (Connie) Carpenter, East Rochester; her fur baby and constant companion, Bailey; step- grandchildren, Brandon (Laura) Carpenter, Kathy Carpenter, William Carpenter, Daniel Schmidt and Dennis Schmidt, deceased; and six step great-grandchildren;  a sister, Deborah (Michael) Miller, and a brother, David (Jill) Borland of Richwood; sisters-in-law, Ruth Goedicke, Richwood and Carol (Bill) Hosterman of Grove City; a niece, Sara (Corey) Schwartz and step-nephew, Payne (Anna Fisk) Townley; a great-nephew, Colton Schwartz; a special aunt, Helen M. Kale and a special step-niece, Sherryl (Chuck) Sheets; also numerous aunts and uncles, and dear cousins in the Grose, Borland and Carpenter extended families. Friends may call on Sunday, September 20, 2020 from 2 to 4 PM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Private family services, conducted by Donna’s son, Pastor John Carpenter, will be held later. Memorial gifts may be made to the Herrington-Bethel Church, 4009 Arbor Road, N.E. Mechanicstown, OH 44651. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Condolences       to #1 from: Rona penix Richwood Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 3:27 PM My prayers and thoughts are with you .Sorry for the loss of your sister God Bless You and your family. #2 from: Lynne S Ledley Richwood Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 4:30 PM Debbie, Dave and Carpenter family, You have been in my thoughts and prayers since I heard Donna had passed away.  We were classmates all through school and were roommates in college along with Trudy. Fond memories of all those years. Again my sympathy to your family on her passing. #3 from: Peggy and Don Hays West Mansfield Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 4:47 PM So sorry for your loss.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. #4 from: Sue Harmon Byhalia Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 5:27 PM so sorry to hear about her untimely passing  but GOD has a plan just for her and her closest family members are waiting with their arms outstretched planning her arrival  Fly high Donna Your Mom has a song planned just for you #5 from: Bob and Roxie Nauman Marysville Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 5:40 PM To the entire family, We are so sorry for your loss. Lean on God to help you through this tough time.  God bless. #6 from: Dresback family   Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 5:48 PM So Sorry!! Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you All!! The Gibson family #7 from: Rita Rubeck Parker 10484 Hoskins Road Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 6:05 PM My sincere sympathy to Donna's family.  I have many fond memories of Donna and I riding the school bus together!  Cherish all of your fond memories. #8 from: Larry Nibert Richwood Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 6:46 PM Prayers  in these difficult  hours #9 from: Tonya Davis Payne Delaware, OH 43015 Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 8:33 PM To Donna’s family - I am one of Donna’s high school classmates.  I remember her sweet smile and quiet demeanor.  She was a very nice person, and I am very sad to hear of her passing.  May God comfort you all. With Deepest Sympathy, Tonya Davis Payne #10 from: Scott and Lou Ann Davis Marysville, Ohio Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 9:29 PM So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.   #11 from: Lelia Berkey Hayward, CA Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 10:36 PM So sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. I worked with her at the lab in Dublin many years ago and even went on a Lake Erie fishing trip with her. She was kind and patient . I truly enjoyed spending time with her. Condolences to the family. #12 from: Pat Kyle Beatley  Richwood Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 11:25 PM Donna and I were classmates and members of the Richwood Tigers marching and concert band.  She was a really good clarinet player.  I always considered her one of my special friends.  Please know you have my sincere sympathy. #13 from: Sharon Prose Prospect, Ohio Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 12:32 PM God got a wonderful angel.  Our prayers are with you all. We sure do miss my Mink Street  family. She was a great  teacher, friend, and neighbor.  May God bless and help each of you in your days ahead. I know she was the mold that held each of you together. Love, Dave and Sharon #14 from: Marilyn Coleman Richwood Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 1:09 PM Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss. #15 from: Robin Lenox Richwood Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 1:46 PM So sorry for your loss of Donna.  She was such a nice lady. #16 from: Patsy Daymude Ashley Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 9:16 PM Donna was my favorite neighborhood friend when we were growing up.  So sorry to hear of her passing.  All of my prayers and sympathy at your loss. #17 from: Dave/Deb Tevis Clayton   Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 12:50 PM Debbie, Dave and extended Carpenter families: We're sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. Sounds like she has left a lot of fond memories for all. Sending prayers. #18 from: Sam Foos Marysville Sun, Sep 20, 2020 at 5:23 PM Bill,the Carpenter Family.Dave and Debbie So sorry for your loss.May you be comforted by good memories. #19 from: Bonnie Hitchcock Tucson, AZ Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 1:46 PM So sorry to hear of Donna's passing so suddenly.  Wish I had grown up closer to you all so I'd known her better.  From what I know she was a beautiful person inside and out!  So sorry for your loss!  Hugs and Prayers! #20 from: Jean L Wedding W MANSFIELD Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 2:28 PM Debbie and David, we were so sorry to read about the passing of your sister. Condolences to you both, your families, and all of Donna's loved ones. Her memory will be a blessing. #21 from: Virginia Miller Marysville Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 9:35 PM Bill, Carl and family.  I am so sad to hear about Donna's passing.  I worked with her a couple times at LabCorp and she was always so helpful and kind.  I remember one day I had to go to warehouse to pull some requisitions and she was usually very quiet but this day she was joking around and teasing Bill alot.  It was good clean fun.  I saw a different side to her.  You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.  Love to you all!!

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