Smethport – Donna J. Schneller, 77, of Cyclone, PA passed away Thursday (July 11, 2024) at UPMC-Presbyterian, Pittsburgh surrounded by her family.

She was born August 2, 1946, in Kane, PA, the daughter of William and Olive (Connor) Abbey. On June 24, 1967, in Smethport, PA, she married Larry B. Schneller, who survives.

Donna was a 1964 graduate of Smethport High School. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a talented knitter and crafter in her free time. She was also the postal clerk for the Cyclone Post Office for many years.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by:

Two daughters: Ann Marie (Lonnie) Cady of Ulysses, PA and Sharon (Matthew) Conlin of Lancaster, PA

One son: Robert J. (Beth) Schneller of Pittsburgh, PA

However, the joy of her life came when she became a grandmother and was blessed with 10 grandchildren: Clay, Abbie, Molly and Noah Cady; Sydney, Maggie and Taylor Conlin; Justin, Sarah and Adam Schneller

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Abbey and sister-in-law Nancy J. Yeager.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 27th at 11AM in the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., 2 Bank St., Smethport, with the Rev. Max Simms, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park, Lafayette.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Hamlin Memorial Library, Smethport. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Smethport.