Donna Trafagander, of Clintondale, NY entered into rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was 78.
Daughter of the late William and Charlotte (Heath) Minard, she was born July 31, 1948 in New Windsor, NY.
A lifelong area resident, Donna was a retired Sexton for the Union Presbyterian Church Newburgh, NY, where she was also a member and an Elder of the Church. She loved baking and cooking for everyone. Family was very important and she was a devoted grandmother.
Survivors include two sons, Charles J. (Mary) Trafagander, Jr., of Modena and Michael (Davina) Trafagander of Jacksonville, FL; a daughter, Jo Marie (Russell) Provost of Clintondale, NY; two brothers Michael Heath of NH and Robert Heath also of NH; one sister, Mary Minard of TN; four grandchildren, Elaina, Charles, Michael and Lilliana; and one great granddaughter, Charlie Lynne.
Donna was predeceased by her husband Charles J. Trafagander, Sr., and several brothers and sisters.
All services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Donations can be made in Donna’s memory to Hudson Valley Hospice at www.hvhospice.org.