Donna J. Pongracz Obituary

Donna J. Pongracz, born on August 30, 1934, passed away on September 18, 2026. Donna leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Emmitt Poirier and Mary Kneztic Poirier; and her husband Julius "Juice" Pongracz. She is survived by: her daughters, Jill Pongracz Murrell and Susie Fortner (Larry); her grandchildren, Rebekka Murrell, Zachary Murrell, William Fortner (Kelly) and Sara Fine (Brandon); and her great grandchildren, Jackson, Kenna Fortner, Theodore and Bennett Fine. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, September 24th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A prayer was held on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026 from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel (3224 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44055). A funeral service was held on Thursday, September 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Hungarian Reformed Church of Lorain, OH (1691 E 31st St, Lorain, OH 44055).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations may be made to the Hungarian Reformed Church, 1691 E. 31st St., Lorain, OH 4055.