Donna J. Wetzel, 67, of Howard, passed away on Friday May 9, 2025, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center. She was born on July 6, 1957, in Lock Haven to the late William Hollobaugh and Patsy (Ishler) Hollobaugh, who survives in Florida. On April 15, 1977, she married her beloved husband and best friend Louis E. Wetzel Jr., who survives in Howard, having just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Donna was a 1975 graduate of BEN High School, now known as Central Mountain. She worked for Jostens, Inc. at State College, working throughout several parts of the company, until she suffered a stroke and had to leave after 31 years of service.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children, Jamie Pluebell and her husband Chet of Julian, Stacie Wetzel of Howard, and Louis “Brad” Wetzel of Howard, one sister, Cathy Manley and her husband Steve of Florida, 3 brothers, Barry Hollobaugh of Howard, Alan Hollobaugh of Mill Hall, and Eric Hollobaugh and wife Terri of Mill Hall. Also surviving are her 11 grandchildren, Brittney Harpster and her husband Rich, Megan Lyons and her husband Austin, Rylee and Maci Pluebell, Artic and Tiana Kitchen, Trinitie and Braylon Rossman, Nickisha, Keelie, and Louis “LJ” Wetzel, and 3 great grandchildren, Camden and Rayleigh Harpster and Preston Lyons and another great grandchild on the way. Donna’s extended family included her sisters-in-law, Rose Swatsworth, and Tina Peters, and brothers-in-law, Kevin Wetzel and his wife Deb, Dave Wetzel and his wife Laurie, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, her nephews Jason Merrifield and John Wetzel, her in-laws, Linda, Frank, Rick and April Wetzel, and Randy Swatsworth.
Donna enjoyed laughing and spending time with her family. She was a prankster! If she loved you, she loved you with all her heart and her family and husband meant the world to her. She will be deeply missed by all who know her.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date and will be announced in the future.