Donna J. Mattle
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Greece: January 18, 2012, at age 53. Predeceased by her mother Jane Nesbitt. Survived by her father, Frank Raforth; sons, Adam Lucas, Thomas Pagano; daughter, Jenny Raforth; grandson, Joshua Raforth; brothers, Larry Nesbitt, James Nesbitt, John Raforth; sisters, Kathleen(Mark) Dries, Mary Frank, many loving family and friends. Donna loved all her children at Greece Arcadia, was an amazing mother and grandmother. She was a fighter and will be sadly missed by all. Friends may call January 23, 2012, 4-8 PM at the Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626. Interment will be held privately. Contributions can be made in Donna’s memory to Hildebrandt Hospice or Wilmont Cancer Center.
Although it is incredibly sad not to physically see the person you love, just know that they are still with you and watching over you in spirit. Love remains in the heart, both yours and theirs. Rest for a while Miss Donna. Regain your strength and shower this world with it from above.
DEE I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO BE WITH YOU WHEN YOU WENT HOME, I REMEMBER EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME AND I WILL NEVER FORGET, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART YOUR BABY BROTHER
donna i remember when we went to sacred heart together i pray for you and your family at this difficult time peace be with you all Lorraine
Donna is the Mother of my nephew Tommy, we have shared many memories, laughs, and tears over the last 22 yrs. Donna is the person that inspires me, because of her perserverance through troubled times. We live our life as though we are owed it to be here, she lived her life for her kids. She was a hard worker, great Mother, wonderful Grandmother, loved each day like it was her last, and NEVER complained. I will sadly miss her, but will never forget her. Thanks for the memories, most of alll thank you for teaching me there are more important things in life than the materials things.
donna was the strongest person that i knew.. she was a great friend, mother, grandmother etc,, i will never forget all the lectures that i got from her starting from when i was 11 years old in middle school an she was my security guard 🙂 the years went on and then i met her wonderful daughter jenny who is one of my very best friends now.. her family is now a part of my family, and i am truly blessed to have shared the wonderful moments that i did with donna.. i will miss her very very very much but no matter what she will always be here with all of us, in our HEARTS
Donna will be so missed by all. When I heard this all I could think of was all the good times we had and all the good laugh especially at the driftwood what good times. You were a wonderful person that wouldn’t say a bad thing about anyone. Always had that beautiful smile no matter how down or sad you were. God only takes his best angel at a young age so of course he got one of the best. May you rest in peace.
Donna you are truly missed by all of the Greece Arcadia community. I miss our chats about kids, your friendly advice, and good heart. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Donna….so many memeories from when we were kids at Sacred Heart..cheerleading …My deepest sympathy goes out to your family..til we see each other again…God Bless.6
I am so sad for the family… she was a proud mother and grandmother …. we had so much fun our freshman year at nazareth acdemy …. I love you my friend ….
I am so sorry to hear that Donna passed. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends that love her so much, may she rest in peace.
i feel so lost sis my heart is broken.i look forward to the day we will be together again.i love you honey give my son justine a big kiss and hug from me
It is hard to hear about something like this happening but when it is your family it is much harder to handle. I wish i could have been around more.but i will never forget what you said to me the last time i saw you,you have given me the reason and the streangth i needed to quit and in my moments of weekness i remember my kids and what you said to me ,i am forever greatfull for that. you will be greatly missed and never forgotten ,I love you and to my cousins ,your children Jenny,Adam,Tommy i am thinking of you everyday
Miss you mama!!!!!…You are my heart and soul..my best friend and my life!!..yesterday was by far the worst pain I have ever felt. I will never understand why you left us. They say that god needs his angels but me and the boys were not ready to let you go 🙁 please look down us and know my heart will ache everyday for the rest of my life. You were an amazing mother and grandmother…Thank you for teaching me to be strong and independent ..love you
Mom, There’s no way I can even come close to expressing how sad I am that you are gone. I have never loved somebody so much in my life more than I love you. My heart is broken because you are no longer with us, but I have so many great memories to last the rest of my life. The strength that you shown your whole life, especially the last 5 months was so amazing. There won’t be a day that goes by that I won’t think of you and how much you have meant to me. I hope I make you as proud of me as I am of you. I love you very much mama and I will miss you so much. Love always, Adam
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult transition, and very sad loss. May you seek to find comfort in your hearts in knowing that when you’re in over your head, it’s still under God’s feet. He is able.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jenny! I remember your Mother coming through my line when I worked at Wegmans years ago, she always smiled bright when I asked her how my friend Jenny was doing! Stay strong and reflect on the memories shared with your Mother and your family as a whole!
To Donna’s Family and Dear Friends, I am so very sorry to hear of her passing. I have many fantastic memories of her and of so many fun times back in the day in Charlotte (River Street) Donna, such a vibrant, loving, caring and giving person.. you will be missed by all that knew you. May you rest in peace my friend. God please take good care of her.
To John and all the Raforth family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. My memories of Dewey Ave and laugh’s about our last names being some what similar. May you rest in peace Donna and God watch over John..
Uncle John and I are very sorry about Donna.s death, if there is any thing we can do please let us know Our phone is 315-524-3946
We are so sorry for your loss. Donna will be dearly missed at Arcadia. From past students of Arcadia Jamie Coppernall ’06’ Jeremy Coppernall ’09’
Your always in my head and forever in my heart…You were such a innocent soul but sharp right to the end!! Lots of good stories and memories to be shared for days, weeks and years to come 🙂 You have always been my special sister, you will always be a special friend, special Donna from Arcadia to many students and young adults in Greece, NY. You have left us with your body, but your soul and spirit will live on forever in many hearts. Love you, Sis!!