Donna Zwick Davis

Donna Jean (Zwick) Davis,84, of Greensburg, PA passed from this world on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease. She was born at home on her family’s farm, December 31st, 1940 in Stoystown, PA. Daughter of the late Andrew J. Zwick, Jr. and Twila Mae (Peck) Zwick. Donna was a graduate of Shade High School and held a B.A. in Early Childhood Education from Juniata College. While attending Juniata College she met her husband her of 62 years, Donald L. Davis by whom she is survived. Donna went on to receive her Master of Library Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Her love of teaching spanned a career of over 30 years in public education. She started her career as an elementary school teacher in the Shaler Area School District. Upon completing her Master’s degree she was hired by North Hills School District as elementary librarian. After a brief service with the Greensburg-Salem School District, she spent her last 24 years in public education as Senior High Librarian for the Greater Latrobe School District. After her retirement from the public schools, she spent 16 years as a reference and early childhood librarian for the Greensburg-Hempfield Area Library. Miss Donna, as many called her, found great joy in encouraging a love of books in young children, and the adults who sought her knowledge and assistance. It was during this time, and after her second retirement, that she and her husband fulfilled their travel dreams.

Chautauqua Institution in New York was one of her particular favorites and she attended the summer season for over 30 years. She and her husband became members of the board at the Lutheran House at Chautauqua and were honored in 2018 with their Outstanding Service Award for their time and dedication to the house. She also spent time in all 50 states, Canada and Europe. Travel provided fun and additional knowledge, making her a whiz at trivia games and encouraging her to read even more about History, Biography and adventure.

Donna was a member of Zion’s Lutheran Church and an active participant in church life. She was proud to have served as the first lay President of church Council and as a WELCA leader. She was President of the Southwestern Synod WELCA board and served on the national board as well.

While her daughters were active with the International Order of Job’s Daughters, Donna was an active parental participant as well. She headed many chairs and rose to become Bethel Guardian for Bethel #3 in Greensburg. She also served on the Pennsylvania Grand Guardian Council, IOJD.

She was an active member of the American Association of University Women and worked extensively on their annual Book Sale and their Math and Science workshops. After the local chapter closed she still attended their Carpe Diem book club.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Joanne (Samuel) Gordon and Geraldine (William) Suvak , and an infant son.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three children: Jennifer (Scott) Connor of Greensburg, Heather (Frank) Slinger of Pittsburgh and Donald (Marcey) Davis of Winston-Salem, NC. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Matthew (Kristine) Connor, Lindsay Connor, Maurice (Faith) Slinger, Jesse Slinger, Jacob Slinger, Camdyn Davis, McKenna Davis, and Keeghan Davis. Also, six great-grandchildren, the youngest, Roan Slinger, born in December of 2024, numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a special great niece, Katherine Zwick, with whom she shared a birthday. She is also survived by her sisters and brothers: Cheryl Zwick, Patricia Zwick, Shelby Zwick, Andrew (Sharon) Zwick and David (Donamae) Zwick.

The family wishes to thank the caregivers from Visiting Angels for their kindness, skill and dedication to Donna and her family during the last two years. They also wish to thank Redstone Highlands Hospice and their amazing staff for their compassion and skills.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 from 3 to 7pm at the KEPPLE-GRAFT Funeral Home 524 N. Main Street, Greensburg. Family and friends will also be received on Saturday, January 3rd from 10am until the time of service at 11am at Zion's Lutheran Church 140 South Pennsylvania Ave, Greensburg.

The family asks that those wishing to make memorial contributions in Donna’s name to consider their local library, The Western PA Parkinson’s Foundation or The Lutheran House at Chautauqua.