Donna Y. Hinds, age 77, of Madisonburg, PA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born August 13, 1946 in Bellefonte, PA, she was the daughter of the late Richard M. Summers and Veronica C Summers. On April 8, 1994 she married Thomas A Hinds, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 21, 2012.

Donna was a devoted mother to her four children: Bobette I. Myers (Daryl) of Madisonburg, Merle A. Wertz (April) of Centre Hall, Tangy Y. Baird (Tony) of Centre Hall and Nicki L. Wertz (Chad) of Bellefonte. Also surviving are brothers, George Summers (Pauline) of Centre Hall, Terry Summers (Nicole) of Bellefonte, Richard Summers (Ada) of Rebersburg and Thomas Summers of Bellefonte. Her brother Ronald Summers passed away July 25, 2023.

Donna was blessed with 10 grandchildren: Mitchell (Jill), Gregory (Kaitlyn), Amanda (Tyler), Brandon (Courtney), Kyle (Bethany), Kailee, Cody, Chase, Jacob (Gabrial) and Shawn. She was also blessed with 18 great-grandchildren and her "adopted" grandchildren Jimmy and Ella Mae Miller. She is also survived by her companion of 6 years Robert McCue of Myerstown and his two children, Tina (Harry) and Michael (Daniel).

Donna was a longtime member of the American Legion Post 867 in Pleasant Gap. She enjoyed fishing and crafting. In her crafting days, she could be found at all the local craft shows with her longtime crafting buddies. Donna was blessed with many close friends – she looked forward to the monthly "birthday" dinners with her "Oaks Girls". She had a tight circle of friends and she loved each of them dearly.

In the last several years, Donna enjoyed traveling, but what she enjoyed best was spending time with her family and friends. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world. She also had a furry companion – Roy – her four-legged cat friend.

A private service will be held at Centre Memorial Park State College at the convenience of the family. A Celebration of Life is being planned and will be announced when completed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Cancer Society and 365 Hospice.