Mrs. Pearl M. Donley passed away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2015, at WellSpan York Hospital, York. A former resident of Forty Fort, Kingston, and Duryea, she had resided in Gettysburg for the past two years.

Born in Duryea on January 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Thaddeus and Mary Romanecz Dobrowolski. She was a 1946 graduate of Duryea High School. She began her retail and fashion career at Josephine’s Dress Shop, Pittston and the Globe Store, Scranton; was a buyer for Hess’s, Allentown, from 1958 to 1962; and later served as a sales associate at the Kiddie Shoppe and the Bon Ton. She was also employed for many years by RCA Corporation, Mountain Top.

She was a member of the Church of Christ Uniting, Kingston.

A loving and beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she had an amazing ability to connect with people, engage in conversation, and continually learn about the world. Her wise counsel, sense of style, boundless energy, and determination will be missed.

She was married to James Donley from 1958 until his death in 1976. Also preceding her death was a sister, Doris Carey.

Surviving are:
Daughter, Mary Frances Forcier and her husband, John, of Leesburg, Virginia
Grandson, James Forcier of Leesburg, Virginia
Sister, Jean Dobrowolski of Duryea
Sister, Louise Szewczyk of Duryea
Brother, Thaddeus Dobrowolski and his wife, Neva, of Olean, New York
Brother, Edwin Dobrowolski and his wife, Pat, of Shavertown
Nieces and nephews

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 15, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. in the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea. Interment will be in Marcy Cemetery, Duryea. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the funeral. Friends may call on Sunday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main St., Duryea. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Hoyt Library, 284 Wyoming Ave., Kingston, PA 18704. To leave the family an online condolence, please visit the funeral home website: www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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Guestbook Entries

May she rest in Peace. So sorry we are unable to be there.

Thaddeus and Neva Dobrowolski (almost 9 years ago)

May Her Memory Be For A Blessing! Our thoughts and prayers are you with you and your entire family.

Howard Sloan (almost 9 years ago)

Our thoughts and prayers are with you..She was a nice neighbor and we loved helping her at times..She was a good friend and very nice to talk to...After she moved we would talk on the phone and catch up and I would tell her all about her home she missed...I will miss those calls...She was very nice to know and we are blessed we knew her..She loved her family and I know they will miss her too..God bless Dale and Cookie

Dale and Cookie Yeager (almost 9 years ago)

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I m so glad I got to meet Pearl on several occasions. She was always surrounded by love .

Anne Tiffany (almost 9 years ago)

Pearl was a strong and beautiful woman. It has been an honor to know her. Love to you, John and James, as she will be sorely missed and lovingly remembered.

Chris Dodds (almost 9 years ago)

Mary Frances, so sorry to hear about your Mom. May fond memories of your Mom provide you and your family with peace and comfort now and in the future. Blessings, Jim

Jim Bebla (almost 9 years ago)

Dear Mary Frances: Thank you for sharing your mother's life with us. With you in sympathy and prayer.

The Rev. Linda M. Kapurch (almost 9 years ago)

Sending lots of love to you, Mary Frances.

Corey Schaut (almost 9 years ago)

Aunt Pearl will always be in our hearts. Her smile was infectious. Prayers, Mary Frances, John and James

Sally Harrington (almost 9 years ago)

Rest in peace my beautiful Aunt Pearl. Blessings and hugs Mary Frances, John and James.

Linda Harrington (almost 9 years ago)

To Mary Frances and family, please accept my heart felt sympathy on the death of your mother, Pearl. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy in you and your family who have been so loving and kind in these final years of your mother's life. I am sure Pearl will be sorely missed by those who love her. My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family.

Bernadette Durkin (almost 9 years ago)

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