Donna Jeanne Sleeman (nee Vossler), 68, of Sagamore Hills, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born February 24, 1953, in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, to the late George and Ruth (Johnston) Vossler. Donna is a 1971 graduate of Nordonia High School. She worked as a special projects secretary for Owners Management/Transcon Builders. Donna was known for her delicious fudge, homemade baked goods, unique crafts, trivia knowledge, inspirational poetry, newsletters, and devotion to her Catholic faith. She was a charter member of St. Barnabas Catholic Church, a church council member at St. Martin of Tours, a Poet, and was the 5th Kidney/Pancreas transplant recipient at the Cleveland Clinic over 36 years ago. Donna is survived by Gary Sleeman, her devoted and beloved husband of 41 years. Their mutual interest in theater and movies led to their meeting at Northfield Plaza Twin Theater. They were married on September 6, 1980. Her siblings include two loving brothers, Robert (Peggy) Vossler and David (Cathie) Vossler, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Mary Sleeman. The family will receive friends 3-7 PM Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at JOHNSON-ROMITO FUNERAL HOME, 521 Broadway Avenue, Bedford, Ohio (440) 232-1441. Prayers at the funeral home will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 6, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 14600 Turney Road, Maple Heights, Ohio. Interment will be at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her name to care and upkeep of St. Martin of Tours Church.
