Malissa Ann O'Donnell

O’DONNELL, Malissa Ann, age 90, of Kettering, passed away December 30, 2020. Ann was born March 29, 1930 in Altoona, PA to the late Rupert and Helen (Chaplin) White. She was a graduate of Altoona High School in 1948. Ann attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying business education. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter AN of Dayton, Ohio, University of Dayton Faculty Wives Club, and Ascension Church.

Ann is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John O’Donnell; son, Dr. Patrick O’Donnell; and brother, William C. White. She is survived by her son Kevin J. O’Donnell; daughter, Lisa (Troy) Barton; daughter-in-law, Mary Jo Easton and husband Andy Janovksy; grandchildren, Drew Barton, Alexia Barton, and Kevin E. O’Donnell; brothers, James White, John (Mary) White, sister-in-law, Doris O’Donnell, many loving nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her kindness, generosity, and love for her family will never be forgotten.

A small Memorial Mass will be held at Ascension Catholic Church on Thursday, January 7, at 11am. A livestream will be available to view on Ascension’s website for those unable to attend. The family would like to thank the staff at Brighton Gardens for the excellent care they provided Malissa. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.

A final note from Ann to everyone; “Good Bye. I love you as long as there are stars in the sky”.