Donna M. Yager, 56 of Leonardtown, MD passed away on July 1, 2010 at her residence.

Born September 21, 1953 in Elyria, Ohio, she was the daughter of Louise Kruder of Mt. Gilead, Oh and Frank Kuenzer of Pas Christian, MS.

Donna attended Mt. Gilead High School in Ohio, graduating in 1971. On February 15, 1974, Donna married Charles (Cork) Yager in Marion, OH. Cork rejoined the Navy in 1975 and later retired after 20 years of service in 1990. They thoroughly enjoyed their duty sites which included Oahu, Hawaii, Millington, TN, Guam and Patuxent River, MD. They were stationed in Patuxent River, MD in 1984 and have made it their home since, first in Lexington Park and later, Leonardtown, MD. They still keep in contact with so many wonderful people they met along the way during their military career.

Donna worked as a financial analyst for Defense Contractor EMA/SAIC since 1992. Prior to that, she was employed for seven years by Tracor, now known as BAE.

In addition to her parents Donna is survived by her husband; Charles (Cork) Yager, sons; Cory E. (Lisa) Yager and Shaun M. (Amber) Yager, grandsons; Connor E. and Blake J. Yager, siblings; Diana (Bob) Clouse of Columbus, OH, Steve (Linda) Kuenzer, of Mt. Gilead, OH, Roger (Kim) Kuenzer of Mt. Gilead, OH. Donna was preceded in death by her step-father, George Kruder and mother-in-law, Joann Bush.

Her greatest joy was her family. She was blessed with two sons and two grandsons, who absolutely filled her life with love and beauty.

She enjoyed reading, crocheting, cooking, gardening and spending time with friends. Donna attended 1st Saints Community Church in Leonardtown, MD.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Hospice of St. Mary's Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.