Donna Mae Best's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Donna Mae Best

April 8, 1930 - October 7, 2025 (95 years old)

Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Donna Mae Best's obituary , Passed away on October 7, 2025 in Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hile Funeral Homes

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Donna Mae Best

April 8, 1930 - October 7, 2025 (95 years old)

Emlenton, Pennsylvania

Donna Mae Best Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donna Mae Best of Emlenton, Pennsylvania, who passed away at the age of 95, on October 7, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Harold and E. Marie Hays Beels; her husband Eugene K. "Gene" Best; her siblings, William Beels, Glenn Beels and Eleanor Ann Beels; her grandson Brady Best; and her brother-in-law Wilmer "Bill" Heath.

She is survived by: her children, Debbie Wilkinson (Frank) of Polk, Thomas E. Best (Sandi) of Emlenton, Scott Best (Marcia) of Emlenton, Robert A. Best (Christina) of Parker and Douglas E. Best (Susan) of Rutland, VT; her grandchildren, Stefanie Best, Darcy Best, Brian Best (Katy), James Best (Ashley), Brittney Best, Katelyn Best, Evan Best (Racheal), Nate Best and Justin Best; her stepgrandchildren, Ally and Jon Hall; her great grandchildren, Taylor, Harlow, Theo and Easton; her sister Shirley Heath of Lamartine; and her sisters-in-law, Ida Beels of Slippery Rock and Doris Beels of Carlisle. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 10th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, October 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Nickleville Presbyterian Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nickleville Presbyterian Church, 169 Valley Church Road, Emlenton, PA 16373.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hile Funeral Homes



Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Hile Funeral Home Inc.
1204 Kerr Ave, Emlenton, PA 16373

Fri

Oct 10

Visitation

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Hile Funeral Home Inc.
1204 Kerr Ave, Emlenton, PA 16373

Sat

Oct 11

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Nickleville Presbyterian Church

Sat

Oct 11

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Nickleville Presbyterian Church

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