Donna J. Warner

Warner, Donna J. age 92 of Tipp City, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at StoryPoint, Tipp City. She was born December 15, 1933 in Greenville, Ohio to Pierre and Esther {Wigger} Wilt. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 68 years, Robert Warner, her siblings Helen, John and Harvey and grandson John Boyd. Donna is survived by her son Mark (Faye) Warner of Tipp City and grandchildren Thomas Warner, Mark Warner II and Brandie (Laramey) Ford. Also surviving are great grandchildren Branden Blackburn, Zoie (Bryan) Clawson, Daisa Ford and Olivia Ford, great great grandchildren Bryson, Cason and one on the way and two nieces Sherry Lazlo and Marna Crim.

Donna was a 1951 graduate of Greenville High School, where she proudly played drums in the marching band. Following high school, she worked at Brecks in Dayton, Ohio, while attending Miami-Jacobs College, where she earned her associate degree.

Donna later worked as an usher at a movie theater, where she met the love of her life, Bob. The two were married in 1955 and began their life together in Dayton before moving to their forever home on Douglas Way in Tipp City in 1958.

Throughout her life, Donna enjoyed staying busy and connecting with others. She worked in a clerical position at Spring Hill Nursery, where she developed a love of gardening that stayed with her throughout her life. In 1981, she began working in sales of home products at DAP, where she remained until her retirement in 1998. Donna treasured the friendships she made there, and her coworkers became like family to her.

Donna loved to talk, socialize, and spend time with others. She was an active member of the Eastern Star, the Tipp City Garden Club, and Tipp City Global Methodist Church. Her warmth, friendly nature, and love of conversation touched the lives of those around her.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt and special thank you to StoryPoint and Affinity Hospice for their kindness, compassion, and care.

A visitation will be held 10:30 AM until time of service at Noon on Monday, November 16, 2026 at FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St., Tipp City, Ohio. Burial to follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Tipp City. The family suggests that anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Donna’s honor to please consider, Affinity Care of Ohio Hospice, 9349 Waterstone Blvd Ste 340 Cincinnati, OH 45249-8320. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.