MONTOURSVILLE – Donna Jean Nelson Schwartz Painter, 97, of Hughesville, PA died Monday (Dec. 5, 2022) at Muncy Hospital.

She was born May 2, 1925, in Smethport, a daughter to the late Don C. and Lois G. Nelson.

Donna graduated from Smethport High School, McKean County in 1943 and Robert Packer Hospital School of Nursing, Sayre, in 1947.

She was staff nurse at Coudersport Hospital in 1947, Williamsport Hospital from 1949-1951 and Divine Providence Hospital from 1961-1964. She was then employed at Williamsport Hospital from 1965-1976 as ICU Head Nurse as well as Patient Clinical Instructor. Then from 1980-1982 she was staff nurse at Red Bird Missions Hospital in Beverly, Ky.

She was active in American Red Cross, Cancer Society, Reach to Recovery Program, Hospice, United Methodist Women, Home Visitor with Faith United Methodist Church, and attended Community Baptist Church, Montoursville, for many years.

In addition to her parents she was preceded by her brothers, Gerald C. Nelson and Frederick D. Nelson; first husband, Louis R. Schwartz in 1979; son Don E. Schwartz in 2000; and second husband, David G. Painter in 2021.

Surviving is her son, Jeffrey (Sharon) Schwartz of Tyler, Texas; stepdaughter, Glenda (Charles) Farrington of Montoursville; grandchildren, Eric (Crystal) Schwartz of Tyler, Texas, Melissa Schwartz Grimes of Tyler, Texas, Marcey (Todd) Snyder of Bloomsburg, Douglas Farrington of Wellsboro, and David (Alicia) Farrington of Sanford, Fla.; sister-in-law, Kimball H. Nelson; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be in Montoursville Cemetery and Life Celebration will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are being handled by Spitler Funeral Home, Montoursville. www.spitlerfuneralhome.com