Donna J. Poche

Donna J. Poche, age 93, of 227 Champagne Drive, Byron, died Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Summerhill Nursing Center in Perry.

Born in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Harry O. Smith and Sarah Mae Grove Smith.  Mrs. Poche was a homemaker, a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Trauger, Pennsylvania and enjoyed watching game shows.

Survivors include:
Sons:
Carl E. Poche of Bradenville, PA
Bernard L. Poche of Youngwood, PA
Edward Poche (Cindy) of Charleston, SC

Daughters:
Kim Grieco (Bob) of Unadilla
Barbara L. Weltz (Roy) of Alverton, PA
Donna J. Bartoe (Kevin) of Byron

Sisters:
Kathryn McDowell of Pennsylvania
Barbara Salendro of Pennsylvania
Mid Stanko of Pennsylvania

Numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Poche.

A private service for family only will be held in Pennsylvania.

Those who wish may make memorial gifts to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 108 Dutch Hill Road, Latrobe, PA 15650.

Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.