Donna Carol Barucza

Donna Carol Barucza, was a loving mother and grandmother, and friend to all. She left this world for another Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

She was the former co-owner, with her daughter Lori, of What’s New Buy You, and Florist in the Forest and Gallery.

In her 84 years, she was a Blackjack dealer, legal secretary, antique dealer and floral designer.

She raised her four children, Michael, Jim, Harvey and Lori, bought income property, made investments, and died owning her home and three vehicles.

A woman to emulate! We are proud of our mom! She will be greatly missed!

A memorial service will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, 53830 Toll Gate Road, at 6 p.m. Friday, June 15. Join us for food, love, laughs and tears.

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