Donna Padezanin, 89, of Economy Borough, passed away on March 23rd, 2026. She was born on October 19th, 1936, a beloved daughter of the late David E. Sr. and Mary (Wassum) Hendrickson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Waso Padezanin; her daughter, Susan Padezanin; her brothers, Raymond, David, Donald, Harold, Norman, and Blaine; and her sisters, Velma Foley and Norma Lewarchik. She is  survived by her son, Todd (Sharon) Padezanin, her cherished grandchildren, Elena and Lila Padezanin, her sisters-in-law, Mary Hendrickson and Sylvia Hendrickson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Donna was employed as a secretary at Dravo Corporation. She found great joy in traveling to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren, who brought her endless happiness. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, March 26th, from 2–4 P.M. and 5–7 P.M. at Alvarez-Hahn Funeral Services and Cremation LLC, 547 8th Street, Ambridge, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where funeral service will be held on Friday, March 27th, at 11 A.M. followed by interment at Oak Grove Cemetery, 1101 9th Street Extension, Freedom.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Donna’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at:
https://www.alz.org/