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Donna J. Galloway, age 71, of Hazelwood, passed on Wednesday, November. 5 2025.
Donna was born June 20, 1954, to the late Katherine Tillman and Donald Raymond Coles Sr. in Pittsburgh, PA.
Upon the passing of Katherina Tillman, Donald Sr. remarried to Clarissa Wilson. Donna grew up in Hazelwood
and graduated from Gladstone High School. She later went on to work at the VA hospital
and attended CCAC, graduating in 1989. She later worked at Allegheny General Hospital for over twenty years.
Donna was passionate about life and enjoyed spending time with family.
Among her interests were bingo, purses, the Steelers, cooking, shopping, and enjoying life.
She was always willing to help others and share her wisdom.
She possessed a heart of gold and was always someone upon whom you could rely on.
Her smile would light up a room, and she always brought love and passion to any event she attended.
Donna Jean Galloway is survived by her four sons Raymond (Michelle), Glenn Jr. (Tina), Justin (Becky), Kevin (Rachel);
nine grandchildren: Raymond Jr., Justin Jr., Sophia, Jurni, Chance, Izak, Leah, Alexander, Elijah.
Siblings: Donald Coles, Eric Payne, Bernadette Gardner, and many nieces and nephews.
Donna Galloway will be deeply missed by her family and will live forever in our hearts.
May she rest in peace.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 13 2025
from 10am to 11am on Thursday November 13, 2025 at
First Church of God in Christ, 700 Talbot Ave, Braddock, PA 15104.
Going Home Funeral Services following from 11am to 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Donna’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project,
support.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
Caring and Professional Arrangements for the Galloway family are under the direction
of the New Location-Elmer L Herman Funeral Home,
Direct Access to me 412-521-2768 or my cell-412-475-4381.
"Dignified Funerals, Celebrations of Life, Green Burials and Cremations with Care"
You are invited to sign the Online Guest Book at the top of the page to pass
along your personal message or tell a story to support the family.
With warmest regards,
John N. Bauer and the Staff of the new Elmer L Herman Funeral Home
"Where Every Life is Cherished & Every Family is Treasured"
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