Donna Jean Kannal, 81
KENT, OHIO - Donna Jean Kannal of Kent, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 12, 2020. Born in East Fairfield, Ohio on March 15, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur and Madalyn Anglemyer Garrod. She was a graduate of East Fairfield High School, Class of 1956 where she met her “Lifetime Sweetheart” in the Junior Class Play. Her family was her pride and joy; selflessly outpouring her love and devotion to her husband, her children and their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In retirement “from her family”, she filled her empty nest years pouring her heart and soul into the ownership of two Amish restaurants. She lived every day with a smile on her face and shared positive encouraging words with everyone; a very special lady who will be missed greatly.
Donna is survived by her husband of 63 years, Larry F. Kannal, her four children and their spouses, Larry A. Kannal of Kent, Ohio, Brenda Depew (Mark) of Hudson, Ohio, Kathy Baer
(Tom) of Pickens, South Carolina, and Eric Kannal (Kim) of Davie, Florida; her nine
grandchildren Ashley Kannal, Nathaniel Depew (Katelyn), Emily Depew, Caroline Depew,
Jonathan Depew, Nicholas Baer (Hannah), Kristen Murray (Neilson), Alison Kannal, and Drew
Kannal; and her three great-grandchildren Chandler and Oliver Baer, and Adeline Murray. She
also is survived by her sister, Sharon Crabill (Bill), of East Palestine, Ohio, and brothers, George
Garrod of Columbiana, Ohio, Dave Garrod (Peggy), of Virginia, and Will Garrod (Deborah), of
Lisbon, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth
Garrod.
A private memorial service was held for the immediate family on March 16th. A Celebration of
Donna’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made
in Donna’s name to The National Ataxia Foundation, 600 Highway 169 South, Suite 1725,
Minneapolis, MN 55426; Fostering Hope, 3737 Lander Road #214 Cleveland, Ohio 44124, or
the charity of your choice.