Donna J. (Burroughs) Oakes Randall of Springville, NY passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Jennie B. Richmond Nursing Home in Springville at the age of 88.
She was born February 13, 1935 in Salamanca, NY a daughter of the late Wilson and Belle (Hart) Burroughs. She worked at the Springville Journal as an office manager for 33+ years. When she was young, she worked in an FBI mail-room. Additionally, she was a member of the Central Baptist Church in Yorkshire, NY, and she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children: Bruce (Ann) Oakes of Cattaraugus, Randall (Kathy) Oakes of Little Valley, and Michele (Kevin) Rowland of West Valley; step-children: Cheryl Randall of Rochester, Darlene (Bill Lickfield) Karalus of Hamburg, Ann (Wally) Lerminiaux of Rochester, Patrick (Randy Baun) Randall of Hudson, OH, and Paula Randall of Rochester; siblings: Diane (late Richard) Hopkins of Abingdon, VA, Geraldine (late Danny) Hart of Little Valley, and Dennis Burroughs of Ellicottville; sister-in-law, Gail Burroughs of Little Valley; as well as six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband, Paul Randall, who passed away in 2015. As well as her first husband, Elmer Oakes, who passed away in 1973. She is also predeceased by her brother, Gary Burroughs.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main St. Springville, NY. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 11am at the Central Baptist Church, 12045 Old Olean Rd, Yorkshire, NY with Rev. Ben Phillips officiating. Final interment will take place in Maples Cemetery in Mansfield, NY.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 5488 Sheridan Dr., #300 Buffalo, NY 14221.