Donna L (Richards) Bloch, age 73, of Hegins, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her residence.

She was born on Friday, September 30, 1949, in Pottsville, a daughter of the late Harold R Richard and the late Hazel W (Shade) Richard.

She was a 1967 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Donna had worked in area garment factories and then worked at AMP, Tower City, and retired from Tyco Lickdale. After retirement she worked part time at Knoebel's Grove Amusement Park.

She was a member of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View.

Donna was a volunteer for years with the Hegins Area Ambulance Association and the former Valley View Fire Company. She was also a volunteer with the Valley View Park Association for several annual events.

Her husband Ronald H Bloch passed away in 2012.

She is survived by two sons, Rahn A Richards of Tremont and Jeremy D Richards of Hegins; six grandchildren; two sisters, Sally L Miller of Valley View and Carol Wilkes of Georgia; a brother, Russell H Richard of Valley View; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at St. Andrew's United Methodist Church, Valley View, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday at the church.

Burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., Valley View, is in charge of arrangements.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .