Obituary
Donna Rose Barthelmess, 68, of Orlando Florida, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 19, 2023.
Born in Syracuse, New York, she spent her early years in Massachusetts before moving to Florida in 1975. After graduating high school, she enrolled in an acting workshop in Boston, Massachusetts. She loved attending plays and musical productions. Donna was a realtor and restaurant server for several years before retiring early last year. She was also a member of Concord Street Church of Christ in Orlando Florida.
Donna was the daughter of the late Edward and Dorothy Chooljian of Salisbury, MA. She leaves behind three sisters: Diane McIntosh and her husband James of Byfield, MA, Debra Sturtevant and her husband Daniel of Falls Church, VA, Patricia Forrence and her husband John of Hudson, NH; a niece, Erica Meisenheimer and her husband David of Alexandria VA; two nephews: Stephen Young and his wife Cayce of Plaistow, NY and David Young and his wife Kaitlyn of Manchester, NH; as well as several great nieces and a great nephew.
Donna was also surrounded by many wonderful and loving friends whom were with her throughout her battle with kidney disease.
Any memorial contributions can be made to The National Kidney Foundation.
