Donna L. De Feo

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN DONNA'S MEMORY TO: GREENWOOD LAKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL 1925 UNION VALLEY ROAD HEWITT, NJ 07421 www.gwlah.com AND / OR MILTON FIRST AID SQUAD 45 MILTON ROAD OAK RIDGE, NJ 07438 www.miltonfirstaidsquad.org MEMORIAL VISITATION: TO BE ANNOUNCED Donna L. De Feo (née Poltersdorf), 81, of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 10, 1945, in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Otto and Lillian Poltersdorf, Donna was raised in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and was a proud graduate of the Fair Lawn High School Class of 1963. A few years after graduation, she married the love of her life, John De Feo Jr., on May 7, 1967, at Van Riper Ellis Memorial Church in Fair Lawn, New Jersey. She was a lifelong resident of West Milford, New Jersey, before moving to Oak Ridge in 2015. Donna’s life was a testament to deep love, compassion, and steadfast family devotion. As a dedicated homemaker, she poured her heart into caring for her loved ones. She loved to cook and truly cherished hosting holidays and gatherings with family and friends, creating memories that will last forever. Donna was also known for her vibrant spirit - she was the “life of the party”, always had a funny story to tell, and loved playing the NJ lottery, especially scratch-off tickets and her daily numbers. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Donna is lovingly survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, John De Feo Jr.; her sons, John De Feo III (Shelly) and Kenneth De Feo (Alyson); her daughter, Kristine Karcher; her cherished grandchildren, Kylie De Feo, Eric De Feo, and Gabrielle De Feo; her sister, Margaret Ledwith (James “Chip” Ledwith, d. 2022); her brothers, David Poltersdorf (Anne) and Thomas Poltersdorf (Elizabeth); her sister-in-law, Carol Poltersdorf; several loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends; and her beloved fur baby, Darlie. Predeceased by her brother, Roy O. Poltersdorf, Sr. (d. 2018); her son-in-law, Richard Karcher (d. 2023); and her nephew, Roy O. Poltersdorf, Jr. (d. 2023). A private memorial service to be announced. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Donna’s memory to: Greenwood Lake Animal Hospital, 1925 Union Valley Rd, Hewitt, NJ 07421; www.gwlah.com and / or Milton First Aid Squad, 45 Milton Road, Oak Ridge, NJ 07438 www.miltonfirstaidsquad.org

Donna L. De Feo

June 10, 1945 - July 29, 2026