Donna Rae Lechner Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on February 3, 2026, at the age of 78, Donna Rae Lechner (Rochester, New York) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donna Rae Lechner to pay them a last tribute.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Donna had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Donna may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her brother Douglas Miller; her granddaughter Gianna Tascione; Peter V Lechner. She is survived by: her children, Scott Allen and Jamie Recktenwald; her grandchildren, Michael Tascione and Jessica Davis; her great grandchildren, Grayson Machucki and Raelynn Vaden; and her cousin Kathy Regan. She is also survived by daughters, Sisters in-law, Brothers in-law, many Nieces and Nephews and very dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Donna's name to University of Rochester (UR) Medicine Hospice.