Obituary of Donna Brese

Donna Brese of Eden, NY, passed peacefully on February 21, 2025.   

Donna was born in 1947 and attended Houghton Academy and Hamburg High School. Donna retired from working at Verizon, she then worked at the Eden Library for several years.

She was a lover of books, animals, and especially Elvis Presley.

Donna is preceded in death by brother, John Macknight. She is survived by her husband, Richard Brese whom she was married to for over 56 years.  During their marriage they traveled, explored and enjoyed every day together.  Donna is also survived by her daughter, Deborah Brese Gangemi (James), grandchildren Jamie and John as well as many nieces and nephews.  She will be remembered by all those whose lives she touched with her quick wit and bubbly personality.  

Visitation will take place Thursday, February 27th, 2025 4:00PM-7:00PM followed by a prayer service starting at 7:00PM at Laing Funeral Home. Inc., 2724 W. Church St. Eden, NY.  A private burial service for family members will take place the next day.

The family is grateful for all prayers and words of condolence.

Words of sympathy made be placed on www.LaingFuneralHome.com