Loretta Jean Donelson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Loretta Jean Donelson of Scottsdale, Arizona, who passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Loretta Jean Donelson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Sr. Leskanich and Anna Leskanich (Javorsky); her son Patrick A. Donelson of Covington, IN; her husband Donald Donelson; her siblings, George and Ann Panno (Joseph) of Streator, IL; her grandchildren, Keegan O'Reilly and Angela Donelson Bachman; and her former husband Bert M. Ragusa.
She is survived by: her children, Charles J. Donelson (Nancy) of Nokomis, FL, Richard J. Donelson (Cindy) of Indianapolis, IN, James E. Donelson (Jeanette) of Bulverde, TX, Mary Sue Graham (Ron) of Sunrise Beach, MO, William F. Donelson (Allyson) of Cave Creek, AZ, Robert P. Donelson (Vicki), Karen L. O'Reilly (Peter) of Prescott Valley, AZ, Susan D. Buzash (Brian) and Sally A. Ragusa of Phoenix, AZ.
Contributions may be made to the Waldenstrom Foundation (IWMF), Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) in Loretta's name or the charity of your choice.
