Donna J. Schobert
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1935-2022
Donna Jean Veon Schobert died Feb. 21, 2022, at the age of 86. Born June 6, 1935 in Kent Ohio to George B. and Isabel D. Veon. She attended Kent State University, where she met and married her husband, Gerald "Jerry" C. Schobert, in 1955.
She began her career in 1968 as the public relations director for Weaver School and Workshop. For 10 years she enjoyed the opportunity to manage the successful levy's necessary to build and sustain the facilities.
These accomplishments led her to becoming the director of the community relations department for the Summit County Children Services Board for the following 27 years. Her proudest moment was receiving a National Award for the creation and growth of Child Abuse Awareness Month.
Donna was also a member of the Junior League of Akron, the Aaron Olmstead Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Akron General Hospital Women's Board Service League, and the Women's Committee of the University of Akron. She also served as president of the Akron Symphony Orchestra's Women's Committee; treasurer of the local Alpha Phi Alumnae, and twice president of the Woman's City Club of Akron.
She and Jerry had three children, Jeff (Margaret)?both deceased, Steven (Kathy) and Jill (Dale Papajcik). She also leaves behind 8 grandchildren: Ryan, Caitlin, Morgan, Jessica, Christopher, Chase, Chelsea, and Evan.
She enjoyed dear friendships, beloved dogs, travel, entertaining, antiques and music. She never missed her children's sports and school events. Her family and friends will miss her and are grateful for her legacy.
Funeral services will be held at Ciriello & Carr Funeral Home at 39 S. Miller Rd. (Fairlawn) on Saturday, February 26. The calling hours will begin at 11 a.m. followed by a 12 p.m. service. Burial will be private.