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IN MEMORIAM: Donna C. Pidgeon, 77, Oneonta

ONEONTA – Donna C. Pidgeon, 77, passed away with her family by her side on July 14, 2017 at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital, Oneonta.

She was born Jan. 9, 1940 in Syracuse, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Henry) Craver.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joseph E. Pidgeon of Oneonta; her children, Jeffrey Pidgeon, Milynda Pidgeon Dilello and Timothy (Janice) Pidgeon, all of Oneonta; grandchildren, Jessica Pidgeon, Melissa (Bart) Knapp, Lindsay (Joseph) and Hannah (Matthew) Pidgeon, Anthony, Tyler and Jennifer Dilello, Brendan (Chiharu) and Zachary Pidgeon; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, John Craver of Virginia Beach; sister, Paula of Virginia; sister-in-law, Marlene Pidgeon of Oneonta; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her parents; sister-in-law, Dottie Craver; brother-in-law, Charles Pidgeon; and parents-in-law, Charles and Gladys Pidgeon.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.

Donations may be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 1 Birchwood Dr., Oneonta, NY 13820

Online condolence may be sent to, www.lhpfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are entrusted with Lewis, Hurley & Pietrobono Funeral Home.

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