Donna Hughes, 66, of Sheppton, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, 2022 at her residence.

Donna was born in Weston, on February 10, 1955, a daughter of the late Alice (Minnig) and Irvin Fahringer.

She was a graduate of the Hazleton high school, and the McCann School of Business, with a degree in medical coding.

Along with working for the Hilton Reservation Center  in Humbolt for 12 years prior to its closing, Donna also worked in the garment industry and was retired from the former Gitman Brothers Shirt factory in Ashland.

Donna loved to sew, knit and crochet.  She also loved her pets - dogs, birds and cats.

She is survived by her husband of the past 16 years, Michael  Hughes, and by a son David and his wife Michelle, of Australia, and their children, Donna's grandchildren, Natasha, Jamie Lee, and Qiana.; and her sister Joan Swan, of North Carolina.

7 step children and 23 step grandchildren, along with great grandchildren also survive.

The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home of Ringtown is providing private funeral services for her family, and Donna will be laid to rest at Northumberland Memorial Park in Stonington, following the service.