Donna L. Broyles

September 14, 1945 - December 22, 2020

Donna L. Broyles, 75, of Johnstown, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Amsterdam. She was born on September 14, 1945 in Gloversville, a daughter of the late James Broyles and Kathryn Pierce Broyles. Donna was a Class of 1963 graduate of Johnstown High School. She began her hospitality career as a Waitress and Cook at the former Idle Hour Restaurant in Johnstown. She later worked for many years as Cook at Romana’s Restaurant. In her later years, she was employed at the Johnstown Animal Clinic. She was of the Catholic faith, a communicant of the Holy Trinity Parish in Johnstown. Anywhere Donna went, she seemed to know someone, and if she didn't by the time she left she would. Donna was a real people person; she enjoyed meeting and talking and listening to everyone. Donna had many treasured friends. Donna absolutely loved animals; she also loved cheering on her favorite NFL teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the New Orleans Saints. Donna loved all sports, baseball, basketball, football and hockey. Donna was a good tennis player as a young woman, avid bowler, and enjoyed going to Saratoga race track with her sidekick mom. She is survived by her two sisters Sharon Ondriska and her husband Edward of Schenectady and Bonnie Steenburgh and her husband Paul of Ephratah; four nieces and nephews Molly Mesibov (Darren), Jake Tennis (Brooke), Claire Tennis and Danielle Soliman (Farouk); several great nieces and nephews and her cherished canine companion Bailey. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church, 205 Glebe Street, Johnstown, New York with Rev. Matthew Wetsel as celebrant. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the Mass on Tuesday, December 29 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Spring interment will be in Johnstown Cemetery. In keeping with Donna’s love of animals, the family explicitly requests that donations be made in her memory to James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, New York 12078. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com