Donna M. Barille

DONNA M. BARILLE (nee Patriarca) age 61, beloved wife for 35 years of the late Richard F. (“Richie”); loving mother of Danielle and Joe; cherished daughter of the late Dolores (nee Gergely) and Edward Patriarca; devoted sister of Marie Niebes (husband Ron), Edward Patriarca (wife Sally), Christine Foster (husband Pete), and  Tony Patriarca (wife Allison); treasured daughter-in-law of the late Nicholas and Lucille (nee Petti); dearest sister-in-law of Joe (wife Trish), Anne Vallone (husband Brian), Mary Ann Pokorny (husband Jeff) and the late Damian Barille and Theresa Carlo (husband Bonz); dear aunt of Christopher Barille, Paul Barille and Keith Barille, Brian Pavsek,  Tyler Vallone, Steven Vallone,  Nicholas Barille (wife Stephanie), Michael Barille, Johnny Carlo,  Lisa Carlo, Anthony Carlo, Mark Pokorny, Nicole Knowles (husband Ian), Marie Bencic (husband Matt), Michelle Pokorny, Nick Niebes, Kevin Niebes, Eddie Patriarca, Alyssa Patriarca, Connor Foster and Cody Foster.

Donna was born in St. Anne’s hospital in Cleveland and lived there until she was three years old. She moved to Highland Heights where she lived until she was 14 years old.  Donna went on to live in Chesterland with her family where she attended and graduated from West Geauga High School in 1978.

Donna was very creative and enjoyed making things for the people she loved. She was Pintersest before there was Pinterest.  She enjoyed cooking and baking, especially making ravioli with her family.

When she was younger her family spent summers at the Pennellwood Summer Resort where she served as head baker.  Later her life would revolve around Richie, Danielle and Joe. She was devoted to her children. Her favorite holiday was Christmas and she would decorate multiple Christmas trees every year. Her love of decorating and celebrating spilled over into Halloween and it wouldn’t be unusual to find a skeleton sitting at the kitchen table. Donna enjoyed yearly trips to Cedar Point, family vacations to Disney and visiting the casinos when they would spend time with Danielle in Las Vegas.

Donna had a huge heart and always put others first. She always took care of other people and went out of her way to make people feel special. Donna was kind, loving and generous and will be missed by all.

Contributions may be made in memory of Donna to the  National Breast Cancer Foundation. Mass of Christian Burial TUESDAY JUNE 22, 2021 at St. Anselm Catholic Church 12969 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland Oh, 44026 at 11 AM. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Donna  at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.)  MONDAY 4-8 PM.  Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com.