Donna J. Mallory

Donna Jean Mallory, age 96, of Brentwood, CA (formerly of San Jose, CA and Findlay, OH) passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1929, in Findlay, OH. She is the daughter of the late Theodore Smith, and Estella and Francis Michel.

Donna was the beloved wife of the late Myrel Mallory with whom she shared a devoted marriage for 70 years. Together, they built a beautiful life and family. She is survived by her children, Estella (Jim) Purdy of Paradise, CA; Maxine (Al) Kidwell of Brentwood, CA; and Lee (Linda) of Chocowinity, NC; and two sisters, Patricia Wittenmyer of Findlay, Ohio and Gladys Sirks of Lima, Ohio. She was proud grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of 10, Donna's family was the light of her life. She especially adored her children and grandchildren and treasured every moment spent with them.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Michael Wittenmyer and James Mallory, and two brothers, Charles Smith and Daniel Michel.

A celebration of life was held in California on October 26. Family and friends are invited to gather for a service with interment in Findlay, Ohio on November 15, 2025. Visitation will be from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. with a service to follow at 11:30 at Hufford Family Funeral Home, 1500 Manor Hill Rd., Findlay (419) 422-1500. Interment will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.