Donna Lea Tekavec

Donna Lea Tekavec, 73, of Rices Landing, Pa., passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025.  She was born September 14, 1951 in Waynesburg, Pa., a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Genevieve (Sharpnack) Tekavec.  She was a 1969 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School where she was honored as the 1969 May Queen.

Donna received a Bachelors of Science degree in education from Slippery Rock University and received a Masters of Arts degree from West Virginia University.  She taught special needs students in the Fayette and Greene County area school districts, the former Youth Development Center, Waynesburg, Pa. and lastly for the Jefferson-Morgan School District.  She retired after over 33 years of service.  Donna made a great impact on the children she taught and was known for her intelligent mind, caring heart and philanthropy.  She was also passionate in helping animals in her community, enjoyed riding her bicycle and traveling internationally.  Her kindness will leave a legacy as we honor her life and mourn her death.

Surviving are cousins, Susan Szoyka Samek (John) of Carmichaels, Pa., Megan and David Lydic of Uniontown, Pa., Ryan and Kelsey Samek of Carmichaels, Garrett and Annah Samek of Carmichaels and Trenton, Colton and Alley; two brothers, Barry Tekavec (Janice) of Jefferson, Pa. and Richard Tekavec (Loretta) of Rices Landing.

The family extends a special thanks to her caregiver, Kathy Whitehair, (aka "Hay"), of Rices Landing and to the nurses and staff of Amedisys Hospice for the wonderful care that was provided.

Family and friends are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. on Monday and Noon until 1:00 P.M., the hour of service on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home.  Rev. Cricket Hall will officiate.  Interment will follow at Laurel Point Cemetery, Carmichaels.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society of Greene County, Waynesburg, Pa. or to Catnip Acres, Waynesburg.