Donna Kochman

Donna Kochman-Kohl, 63, of Strasburg, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 after a period of declining health in the care of Community Hospice at New Philadelphia.

A daughter of the late Ora and Verneda (Stevens) Haught, Donna was born March 24, 1954 at Wheeling, West Virginia.

Donna was a very caring person who loved giving her time to those who needed it. She had adopted several dogs from the humane society and was an avid supporter of their work.

She ran her husband’s office for many years at Blackhawk Development and was a very caring mother and wife.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Kohl whom she married December 12, 2013; a son Michael Kochman; six siblings, Sandra ( Ray) Hursey, Nancy Holmes, Debbie (Ken) George, Gary (Mary Jo) Haught, Peggy (Tony Weigand) Shinaberry and Terri (David) Deets; a step-son, Brian Kohl; a step-daughter, Renee (Jeff) Kohl-Friermor as well as many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great nephews; and her two dogs, Moaker and Willard.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Clifford “Butch” Haught and Pamela Bolitho, and a brother-in-law, Leon Holmes.

A memorial visitation will occur on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 1 to 4 PM at the family’s residence, 8758 Fort Laurens Rd.  NW, Strasburg, OH 44680. Cremation care will be handled through Geib’s Tuscarawas Valley Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be directed towards the Tuscarawas County Humane Society, 1432 Tall Timber Rd NE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663.