Donna Marie Bardnell 78, a long time resident of Enon, left this world for a better place Monday November 17, 2014, in the comfort of her home with her loving family.
She was born March 17, 1936 in Stark County, Ohio, daughter of the late Oscar Nestor (father), William (Pap) Bunton (step-father) and Mary Bunton-Burkett (mother). Graduate of Canton Lincoln High School, Canton, Ohio. Donna was a dedicated care giver throughout her life, enjoyed homemaking and spending time with her family, and was a retired administrative assistant for a real estate office. She is survived by a loving husband of 55 wonderful years, Bob Bardnell, a daughter and three sons; Sherry and Paul Duckwall of Springfield, Rob Bardnell, Doug Bardnell, Darrin and Wendy Bardnell all of Enon, eight grandchildren; Scott and Amber Unklesbay of Beavercreek, Rachael Bardnell, Erika Bardnell, both of Springfield, Cody Bardnell, Skyler Bardnell, Hunter Bardnell all of West Carrolton, Jordan Bardnell, Dylan Bardnell both of Enon, four step-grandsons; Greg Duckwall and Brandon Mason both of Springfield, Justin and Jason Davis both of Tampa,FL, two great-grandsons; Nicholas and Cole Unklesbay both of Beavercreek, an uncle; Paul Williams of East Sparta, a special friend Sharon Caldwell of Enon, and numerous friends. Donna was preceded in death by her uncles Harold and Clyde Williams of East Sparta. Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 Wednesday, 19th day of November, 2014 in Adkins Funeral Home, Enon. Funeral service will be conducted 1:00 pm Thursday, 20th of November, 2014 in the funeral home with Hospice of Dayton Chaplain John Eshelman officiating. Burial will follow the service in Enon Cemetery. Donna’s family would like to send a special thank you to the volunteers and employees of Hospice of Dayton for their loving, caring and respectful assistance to Donna and the entire Bardnell family. Donna will be loved and remembered always by all those that knew her. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made in Donna’s name to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave, OH 45420 www.adkinsfunerals.com