Donna Fazenbaker Lattanzi, peacefully passed away in her home, with her daughters by her side Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Born October 18, 1939, Donna was the daughter of the late Melvin and Leola Fazenbaker. She lived in the community of Woodburn her entire life. She attended Woodburn Elementary and was a graduate of Morgantown High School.
Donna’s greatest joy was her three daughters. As a homemaker, she was very much involved in all of their activities, from being a homeroom mother to a band parent.
Donna was a volunteer, past president and lifetime member of the Monongalia General Hospital Auxiliary.
Donna was very kind and generous with her time and talents. She enjoyed baking, especially during the holidays. She loved sharing her pizzelles and Easter bread with her family and friends. Donna was on the linen ministry for St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church, where she was a member.
She is survived by her two daughters, Jamie and Julie; her sister, Ann Basferd; several nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Barbara Cupelli, whom she considered a sister.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter, Debbie and son-in-law, Burley Johnson; as well as brother, Robert; and sister, Sylvett.
Friends and family will be received in Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce Street, Morgantown, Sunday, June 7, from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitation will continue in St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, Monday, June 8, at 10 a.m., followed by the Funeral Mass at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Msgr. Anthony Cincinnati, STD, VE. Interment will follow at East Oak Grove Cemetery. For those unable to attend in person, services will be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/stfrancisdesalesparishmorgantown
Donations may be made to the Source Foundation, c/o “Lunch Bag Program”, 540 Fairmont Road, Westover, WV 26501; or St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 1 Guthrie Lane, Morgantown, WV 26508.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
