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Donna Marie Corcoran, 78

April 08, 2016

Donna Marie Corcoran, 78, of Lancaster, PA passed away peacefully on April 8, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. She was the wife of the late Lawrence P. Corcoran with whom she shared 58 years of marriage.

Donna was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Francis Hanley and Doris Hanley (Dumican). She graduated high school from Elmhurst Academy and attended college at Pembroke College in Providence Rhode Island.

Donna enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. Donna was a great athlete and loved playing golf and tennis for most of her life. She was an active member at Bent Creek Country Club and enjoyed telling the story of her hole in one. Donna was also a loyal Penn State fan and loved watching their football games. After raising her family, she worked for Boyd Wilson Company in Lancaster, PA for 15 years at both the Olde Hickory Racquet Club, as well as the Golf course.

Donna was most proud of her family and is survived by the families of her four sons, and one daughter: Kevin E. Corcoran of Lake Charles, LA, and his children Starr, Colin, Ashlee and great granddaughter Marlee. Jeffrey T. Corcoran and his wife, Christine, of Lancaster, PA, and their children Emily, Josh, and Hannah. Thomas M. Corcoran and his wife, Elizabeth, of Mohnton, PA, and their children Kylie and Bradley. Scott F. Corcoran and his wife, Denise, of Blandon, PA. Her daughter, Mary K. McClain and her husband, David, of Lancaster, PA and their children Patrick and Stewart.

She is also survived two brothers Robert Hanley, Jeff Hanley and his wife Alana and a sister Mary Lou Iamarone and her husband Dan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30AM Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 601 E. Delp Rd, Lancaster, PA with the Rev. David L. Danneker as Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Monday, April 11, 2016 at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St, Lancaster, PA 17602. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice & Community Care, 685 Good Dr, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.

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April 11, 2016

Tom, Betsy, Kylie, and Brad,
Our sincerest condolences and deepest sympathies at your mom’s passing. All of you are in our prayers as she leaves a wonderful and loving legacy.

Sincerely,
Rick and Lisa Urbanowski

April 09, 2016

I am another one of the “large family of cousins” mentioned by Janice. Growing up as a young boy many years ago one of my greatest thrills was to visit the Hanley’s pool at their home in Pawtucket. A memorable high point was to see Donna hit the water swimming or diving. Her graceful athleticism astounded me, even to this day. While Daisy and I can’t be there, please know that we are with you all in spirit. God Bless.

John Charland, Bluffton, South Carolina

April 09, 2016

Tom, Jeff, Scott, Kevin, Mary:
During my high school years, the Corcoran house on Pine Drive was like a second home to me. No matter what trouble we got ourselves into (quite a bit!), Mrs. C always welcomed me with open arms, and made me feel like one of the family. All of you did too. I’m sure all the friends who visited felt that way. I have many great memories of those times, many of them thanks to her hospitality and involvement in our lives. She was a great supporter of all we did, and I am grateful to have known her as the mother of some of my best friends, Tom and Jeff. My sincerest sympathies and condolences to all of you and your families, I know she will be dearly missed.
Steve Patterson

April 09, 2016

Donna was the matriarch of a large family of cousins. Many years ago when I was a little girl, Donna was my babysitter. As the younger cousin who looked up to her older cousin, I thought she was the kindest and most talented girl I had ever met in all my seven years of age. I remember especially when our grandmother Hanley took me to see Donna iceskate at the Rhode Island auditorium that I also knew she was the coolest of my cousins, as she spun around the ice doing figure eights, skating backwards, executing loops, spins and that most Olympic-sounding of jumps, what I now know is the Salchow. My mother, Alice, and my Aunt Mae loved Donna. She was the flower girl at their weddings who featured very prominently in our family picture books. With fond memories and in sympathy with Donna’s familiy.
Janice Raymond, Montague Massachusetts

April 09, 2016

So Sorry for your loss. Doug Givler

April 09, 2016

Skip and I are saddened to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Skip and Louise Cernuto

April 09, 2016

Tom, Betsy, Kylie & Brad – my heartfelt sympathy on Donna’s passing. A favorite food, a familiar scent, a beloved family tradition will be a fond memory you will hold in your hearts forever. God bless. – Nina

April 08, 2016

My eympathy to Donna’s family. When I visited my oldest cousin in January and stayed at her home, she and I swatted 37 yellow jackets together without getting stung ourselves. She was the best hostess in the world. My prayers are with you all. I will be there for her funeral. Rev. Paul A.Charland of Coventry RI.

Visitation: Monday, April 11, 2016; 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory; 414 East King Street; Lancaster, PA 17602
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Services: Tuesday, April 12, 2016; 10:30 AM; St. John Neumann Catholic Church; 601 E. Delp Rd; Lancaster, PA
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