Donna J. Scott

PAULDING, OH:

Donna J. Scott, age 79, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at her home in Paulding, OH. 

Donna was born on April 13, 1947 in Convoy, OH to the late Ervin and Elizabeth (Burk) Fabian. On September 3, 1966, she married James Scott, who preceded her in death in 2011. Donna worked in food service for Paulding Exempted Village Schools for 13 years before her retirement in 2009. She was a member of the Know Your Neighbor Club and Paulding Church of the Nazarene. Donna loved gardening, crocheting, and traveling. 

Donna will be lovingly missed by her children: James “Jim” (Theresa) Scott, Huntertown, IN; Kimberly (Josh) Grimes, Oakwood, OH; Kristina (Jamie) Varner, Paulding, OH; brother, Edward (Faith) Fabian, Convoy, OH; sister-in-law, Robin Fabian, Van Wert, OH; 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. 

Donna was also preceded in death by her brothers, Ervin “Butch” Fabian, Raymond Fabian, Paul Fabian; grandson, Kyle Varner. 

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at Paulding Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Doug Shilts officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Paulding Township.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation from 10:00 A.M. until time of services on Thursday at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made in Donna’s memory to Paulding Church of the Nazarene. 

Online condolences may be shared at www.denherderfh.com.