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Donna Mae Adams

Donna Mae Adams, 78 of Marysville, formerly of Richwood, died late Thursday evening April 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 28, 1946 in Delaware County to the late Herman and Catherine (Dowell) Lemaster. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Jack and Larry Lemaster, Carolyn “Susie” Profitt, Shelby Levan, Barbara Lemaster and Dorothy “Dotty” Lemaster. Donna was a 1964 graduate of Richwood High School. She was retired from the Richwood-North Union Library, where she worked for over 20 yrs. Donna always put other people’s needs before her own, she was a very caring person. She enjoyed doing crafty things and working in her vegetable and flower gardens. Donna’s family was the center of her life, it was all about taking care of them. One of her personal projects was making sure that her grandchildren had warm coats, she was afraid of them being cold! She loved them all. Surviving is her husband, John Adams, they were married September 4, 1965 at the Richwood First United Methodist Church. Children, Mike (Deana) Adams of Richwood and Stacy (James) Paul of Marysville Grandchildren, Elizabeth Paul, Sarah Paul, Nicholas Paul, Emily Adams and Liam Adams Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Joseph Rhea will officiate. Burial will follow in the Price Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Memorial gifts may be made to the North Union Local School District (to help those in need with lunch expenses), please put Donna Adams in the memo line and/or Marysville High School Band Boosters (or MHSBBI), PO Box 362, Marysville, OH 43040 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Price Cemetery Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Pat Hamilton Sebring, Florida Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM John, Stacey and Mike. . . We were sorry to hear about Donna's passing. She will be missed by all who knew her. She always thought of others. Very sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy. Pat and Mike Hamilton #2 from: Betty Lowe   Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM I'm so sorry.   I know it's a difficult loss.  Prayers for peace and comfort. #3 from: Steve Crider Richwood Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM Sorry for your loss #4 from: Kristy   Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM Some of the best memories of my childhood happened around her kitchen table. She always tried to cut my meat and make me drink more milk to “make me grow up big and strong”. She will be missed. #5 from: Sandy Grzegorzewski Ridgeway Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM So sorry for your loss.  I worked with Donna at the library. Prayers coming to all of you! #6 from: Blake Harris Kenton,Ohio Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 9:15 PM Donna and John were like Brother and Sister to me. I’ve never known two finer people! She will be missed by anyone who came in contact with her! #7 from: Tom and Ruby Gwynn   Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM John and family, we are so sorry for your loss. #8 from: Gail DeGood-Guy  Richwood Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM Dear John and family.   I am truly sorry to hear about your loss of Donna.   I regret I can't come to calling hours Monday evening to talk to you personally.   But please know you are in my prayers. May God watch over you all during this most difficult time.   #9 from: josephine sloop jerry sloop     Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 10:37 AM So sorry always enjoyed her bless your family at this time, #10 from: Regi Adams Mansfield TX Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:10 AM I remember during Barbs illness we laughed and shared many family and friends stories until it was time for Barb to go, Donnie is the last of the siblings and now they are all together again, laughing fussing and telling stories I am sure. My deepest condolences to the rest of the family-she was such a great lady but she is inside all of you and lives on through you-many prayers and hugs. #11 from: Terry Hardin   Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 11:34 AM John, Stacey and Mike, so sorry for your loss. Donna was my best friend in high school. So loyal and much more mature than most her age(including myself). Many good memories of our walks up to the DQ from school. Happy John and she teamed up for a beautiful life. Many prayers for each of you. #12 from: Kathryn Price 25001 State Route 4, R, OHichwood Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM John and family,  I am so sorry that you have lost Donna.  I have known her since elementary school and she left a wonderful mark on our community. #13 from: Rona Penix   Sat, Apr 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM My thoughts and prayers are with you! I was sorry to hear of her passing! God be with you all🙏 #14 from: Gary Mannasmith Creston, Ohio Sun, Apr 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM John and Family,   So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a great classmate and friend. She will be missed. #15 from: Ron & April Gray Sparta, TN Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 11:09 AM John, Mike, & Stacy - So sorry for your loss.  You were our first neighbors in Richwood on Fulton Street.  We have a daughter, Stacy, also. The Stacy's used to play together.  John was our mailman. You were such good neighbors. Donna was a sweet, caring soul.  Prayers to you and your children/grandchildren.   #16 from: Terry and Barb Kemp   Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM So sorry for your loss John. Sending you and the family loving, healing thoughts Barb Benton kemp #17 from: richard gill littleton, co Thu, May 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM so sad to see this notice, and send my condolences to you john and your family.  i do remember when i was visiting in richwood to see my mother, i needed some help getting some info from the library , and Donna was there working.  she helped me greatly.     living in colorado, i was lost in a different library and appreciated what she did.  but, donna would do that for all. #18 from: richard gill littleton, co Thu, May 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM so sad to see this notice, and send my condolences to you john and your family.  i do remember when i was visiting in richwood to see my mother, i needed some help getting some info from the library , and Donna was there working.  she helped me greatly.     living in colorado, i was lost in a different library and appreciated what she did.  but, donna would do that for all. #19 from: Peggy & Dennis Wilson Richwood Mon, May 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM Lost another Essex friend!  Our deepest sympathy to John and family!

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