Donna J. Robb

Donna J. Wall Robb of Hermitage, PA passed away on March 13, 2025 at Hospice of the Valley Hospice House, Youngstown, OH after suffering a stroke on March 11, 2025. She was 87.

Donna was born on December 7, 1937 to Allen F. and Bertha Schiffko Wall, the youngest of 6 children.

She married Dr. James Robb on February 6, 1988 who preceded her in death on January 4, 2003.

She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sharon, PA and the Sharon Music Club where she had served as past president.

Mrs. Robb graduated from West Middlesex High School in 1955 and what was then the Shenango Valley Commercial Institute in October 1955.

Donna began her employment history at the age of 17 and her employment would span a total of 64 years retiring finally at the age of 81. She worked in various offices at Sharon Steel for 31 years retiring in 1991 as a Corporate Secretary when Sharon Steel shut down operations. She became involved with the Mental Health Association of Mercer County with her husband Jim. When Jim passed away in 2003, she took over his position of Executive Director and she

remained in that position for 17 years until her retirement.

Donna was also a Mary Kay Consultant for over 30 years. She loved her customers like they were family.

Donna approached everything in her life with gusto, determination, and independence. She liked reading and putting into action many remodeling books and books on flowers and bushes for her yard. She liked helping people that needed a hand up, especially at the Mental Health Association.

Donna is survived by her brother Robert Wall, El Cajon, CA as well as 2 special nieces that were also her caregivers, Dorothy (Jerry) Maxwell and Terri Beth (Randy) Neiswonger, along with many other nieces and nephews of several generations that she loved dearly. She also leaves behind her dog Jake who was her constant and loyal companion.

In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Gus Wall, George Wall, Allen E. Wall and a sister Betty Milano, her daughter Paula Wall and step-daughter Darla Beatty.

Funeral Services will begin at 6:00PM on Monday March 17, 2025 in the Sample-O'Donnell Funeral Home at 555 East State Street in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Friends may visit with her family beginning at 5:00PM prior to the start of the service.

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Caregivers Plus, Kerri, Linda and Rita who all were so kind and compassionate to Donna and her family. Also thank you to McGonigle Ambulance for their quick action time and transport.

Donations in her name may be made to the donor’s choice or to Strayhaven Animal Shelter, 94 Donation Road, Greenville, PA. 16125.

Friends are invited to share their memories and condolences with Donna’s family by visiting www.sampleodonnellfh.com.