Donna R. Bezilla 1939-2025

She was born Aug. 6, 1939, in Youngstown, to the late Erwin Behnke and Ruth Jones Bogan.

Donna was a 1957 graduate of South High School.

She went on to marry the love of her life, the late Stephen “Buzz” Bezilla, on Aug. 29, 1959, with whom she would spend 41 years before his passing in 2000.

She worked at various restaurants in the area. Her love of Christmas led her to sell Christmas Around the World.

She was a member of the Saxon Club and enjoyed being a part of her card clubs, but her number one joy in life was spending time with her family and being a loving wife and mother.

Donna was endeared by all who knew her. She will be remembered and missed by her sons, Stephen Bezilla of Canfield and Daniel (Michael) Bezilla of Vienna.

Donna was preceded in death by her husband, parents and brothers, Fred Behnke, Jim Behnke and Ted Behnke, whom she adored.

With much appreciation, the family would like to thank all the home health care aides for their continued contribution of kindness, compassion and labors of love towards our mother’s care.

Friends and family may call 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at Lane Funeral Home, Austintown, with a service to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning Valley.

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