Donna M. Cramer's Obituary
Donna M. Cramer (née Ellis), age 76, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at O’Neill Healthcare after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 6, 1949, in Dehue, West Virginia and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 11 years, moving there from Avon Lake.
Donna dedicated 27 years of service to Giant Eagle, working in many different roles before retiring in 2005. She enjoyed puzzle books, and during the summer months she could often be found tending to her flowers and garden. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years William “Larry” Cramer; daughter Chris (Mike) Sutton of Euclid; son John Cramer of Lakeland, Florida; grandchildren Corinne, Rhiannon and Anneliese Sutton; siblings Jackie Ellis, Nolan (Beverly) Ellis, Lonnie (Debbie) Ellis and Ernest (Jean) Ellis; many nieces and nephews.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents Pearl (née Morris) and Jack Ellis.
Memorial Mass Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church, 35777 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, where family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until time of Mass. Rev. Bob Franco will officiate. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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