Donna Plank Obituary

Donna L. Plank, 60, died unexpectedly Wednesday at her home in Dallas.
She was born in Philadelphia, April 21, 1946, a daughter of the late Robert M. and Virginia L. (Pyle) Lane, and was raised in Broomall, Pa. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Donna married the love of her life, J. Lee Plank, Sept. 10, 1965, with whom she just celebrated their 40th anniversary. She was a graduate of Marple-Newtown High School, Class of 1964. From 1971 to 1990 Donna and her family resided in Leominster and Lunenburg, Mass., where she co-managed the gift shop of Burbank Hospital, Fitchburg, Mass. She was a Cub Scout den mother and was involved as campaign manager for Marty Linsky for Congress. Since 1990, she was a salesperson at Valentine’s in Dallas. Donna was passionate about her gardening and her flower beds. She will be deeply missed by all.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her grandson Connor Rogan Plank.
Surviving are her husband, J. Lee Plank Jr., Dallas; son, J. Lee Plank III and his wife Lesley, Dallas; daughter Christina Lane Plank, East Haven, Conn.; grandchildren Jacob LeRoy Plank and Evan Murray Plank.
A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Main Street, Dallas, with the Rev. Peter Harer officiating. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 140 N. Main St., Shavertown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Rosary Hall at College Misericordia, Lake Street, Dallas.

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Published by Times Leader on May 18, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Donna Plank

12 Entries

Carolyn Palo

May 22, 2006

Lee,

So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time.

Carolyn Palo

May 21, 2006

Lee, Chrissy & Mr. Plank:

My thoughts are with you at this time. I have wonderful memories of growing up with "The Planks" and will always treasure them. Your Mom was a wonderful woman who shared many laughs with a lot of people. Please keep that memory in your hearts.

Torri Rodgers Mason

Beth Paton

May 20, 2006

Dear Chrissy, Lee and Mr. Plank.

I was shocked and saddened to hear about your mom. You were like my second family growing up. I will always remember the love you all shared for each other.

Thinking of you.

Beth

May 20, 2006

Lee, Lee Jr., Chrissie, and family,

We are so shocked to hear of Donna's passing. We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to you and your family.

Donna embraced life with such a passion and for that she will be in our hearts forever.

Dave, Karen, Torri & Jason

Karyn Carroll

May 19, 2006

Dear Lee,

I enjoyed many a wonderful summer with you and Donna at Hickory Hills Lake. I only know you as "Big Daddy". Donna and I would play "Copa Cabana" and float across the cove on air mattresses to chat.

I will never forget her, she was such a warm, fun-loving person. And Chrissie spent a lot of time with Kassandra and Gretchen on the "Rimpas" beach.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Karyn Rimpas Carroll

(Nick and Nancy Rimpas' daughter)

Darrell Demers

May 19, 2006

We wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We very sorrow for you loss and hope your pain is lessend by your friend's and family's support.

Sandi and Joe Darling

May 18, 2006

Lee and Family,

We are also shocked and saddened by the passing of Donna. She was a valued customer and friend to all of us here at Darling's Greenhouses. We will miss her smiling face and kind words each and every Spring. She was a beautiful person inside and out, and such a joy to be around. May God strengthen and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Celeste Butler

May 18, 2006

Dear Christine,

Doug and I are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of your mother. Although we can't be there please know that our thoughts and sincerest condolences go out to you and your family at this time.

Fondly,

Celeste and Doug Butler

Myra Walker

May 18, 2006

"Let your heart not be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In my Father's house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for Donna" John 14:1,2. Donna now has her dream house, a mansion.

Love, Randy, Myra and John

Jack Burke

May 18, 2006

Lee: We were so sorry to hearing of Donna's passing and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Jack and Deb Burke

Joseph and Abigail Reed

May 18, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LINDA HOPKINS

May 18, 2006

LEE AND FAMILY,

WE WERE SHOCKED AND SADDENED TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS OF DONNA. SHE WAS SUCH A VIBRANT AND WONDERFUL PERSON. SHE WILL BE MISSED BY NOT ONLY HER FAMILY, BUT BY THE MANY PEOPLE SHE TOUCHED IN HER LIFE OVER THE YEARS. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME AND REMEMBER TO LEAN ON OTHERS FOR SUPPORT.

LOVE, HOPPY AND LINDA

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