Donna M. Jedra

Donna M. Jedra, 69, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the Commons with her family by her side. She was born on May 25 ,1955 in Auburn, NY to the daughter of the late Frederick and Elizabeth Roach Jedra. She loved camping at Whitford campgrounds , playing Yahtzee and spending time at home with her family and especially the grandchildren. Donna really enjoyed treats with coconut like the donuts from Cameron’s bakery. She also loved her pet cats, crime shows like Forensic Files, SVU and comedy like Big Bang Theory. Donna worked as a dietary aide the for Cayuga County Nursing Home and later for Loretto at the Commons for 25 years before retiring.  

She is survived by,

Children:             Samantha Hamilton

                              William “Billy” (Mary Jane Perez) Hamilton

Jean Marie (Daniel) Coe

Shelia LaFrambroise

Life Partner:       Edward Arnold (30 years)

Grandchildren: Todd Drourr Jr., Eric Hickey, Hunter Nasholts, Jared Howe, Nathan Hamilton, Issac Hamilton

Great Grandson:   Paul Drourr

Sister:   Sharon Caruso

Several Nieces and Nephews

In addition to her parents, Donna was predeceased by her 2 grandsons Jordan Drourr and Charles Hamilton.

A graveside service will be at 11:30AM on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Auburn.

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