Donna Gillilan

Donna L. (Ruffner) Gillilan, age 59, of McArthur, Ohio, courageously fought her battle at Zusman Community Hospice where she died on Sunday October 25, 2009. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, grandma, sister and friend. Donna put all others first, loved the Southeast Ohio hill country, loved her farm animals and especially loved her grandchildren. Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and past member of Daughters of American Revolution. Preceded in death by parents Roderick and Virginia Ruffner; sisters Doris Bryant and Arlene Ruffner. Survived by husband Rick; daughters Heather (Michael) Leffler of Gahanna and Elizabeth (Troy) Naranjo of Colorado; grandchildren Finnigan Leffler, Mason Leffler and Lyla Naranjo; identical twin sister Diane Lind; brother Roger Ruffner, and sister Roberta Kirwin; father-in-law and mother-in-law Richard and Wanda Gillilan. Many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Family will receive friends Tuesday 4 p.m. until time of service at 7 pm. at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High St., Pastor Floyd L. Stolzenburg officiating. Graveside service Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Forest Rose Cemetery in Lancaster. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to Zusman Community Hospice 1151 College Ave., Columbus OH 43209. To sign and view online guest book please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.