Donna Elizabeth Jaycox Strumke, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, entered into rest surrounded by her loving family on August 25 at The Kaplan Hospice Residence in Newburgh. She was 45 years old. The daughter of Ralph Joseph Jaycox and his wife Maria and Yvette Marie (DuGuise) Hall and her husband James, Donna was born on June 5, 1969 in Newburgh, NY. She was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Donna married Kent Strumke on December 7, 2000 at St. Patrick’s Church, Newburgh. She belonged to St. Patrick’s Church in Newburgh, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels as well as the Salvation Army. Over the years Donna worked as a host at Nu Cavu, worked for the Newburgh Central School District, and was part of the staff at Leptondale Deli. Donna was such an amazing wife, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She was the most loving and sweet person you would ever want to meet. She had a beautiful personality. Donna fought a long battle and her true strength showed throughout the years. She was the most outgoing, upbeat person you could ever meet; there was never a dull moment when she was around. Donna has taught many the real meaning of strength and life itself. Donna has touched the lives of many and will always survive in their hearts. In addition to her parents, Donna is survived by her husband Kent at home; her loving children Victoria Kirkpatrick and Kent Strumke, Jr. both of Newburgh; her siblings: Diana and her husband Jon Nelson, Debra Evans and her fiancé Steve Madrick; her brothers-in-law: Greg Strumke and Todd Strumke and his wife Berenice; her mother and father-in-law Bill and Donna Strumke; and her nieces and nephews: Jonny, Timmy, Amanda, Nicole, Nick, Brianna, Summer, Mackenzie, Aubrie, Peyton, Jack, Luke, Isabella, Glen, and Bradd. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm on Friday, August 29 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 30 at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor.
Donna Elizabeth Jaycox Strumke, a lifelong resident of Newburgh, entered into rest surrounded by her loving family on August 25 at The Kaplan Hospice Residence in Newburgh. She was 45 years old. The daughter of Ralph Joseph Jaycox and his wife Maria and Yvette Marie (DuGuise) Hall and her husband James, Donna was born on June 5, 1969 in Newburgh, NY. She was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy. Donna married Kent Strumke on December 7, 2000 at St. Patrick’s Church, Newburgh. She belonged to St. Patrick’s Church in Newburgh, and was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels as well as the Salvation Army. Over the years Donna worked as a host at Nu Cavu, worked for the Newburgh Central School District, and was part of the staff at Leptondale Deli. Donna was such an amazing wife, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She was the most loving and sweet person you would ever want to meet. She had a beautiful personality. Donna fought a long battle and her true strength showed throughout the years. She was the most outgoing, upbeat person you could ever meet; there was never a dull moment when she was around. Donna has taught many the real meaning of strength and life itself. Donna has touched the lives of many and will always survive in their hearts. In addition to her parents, Donna is survived by her husband Kent at home; her loving children Victoria Kirkpatrick and Kent Strumke, Jr. both of Newburgh; her siblings: Diana and her husband Jon Nelson, Debra Evans and her fiancé Steve Madrick; her brothers-in-law: Greg Strumke and Todd Strumke and his wife Berenice; her mother and father-in-law Bill and Donna Strumke; and her nieces and nephews: Jonny, Timmy, Amanda, Nicole, Nick, Brianna, Summer, Mackenzie, Aubrie, Peyton, Jack, Luke, Isabella, Glen, and Bradd. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm on Friday, August 29 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 30 at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Newburgh. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in New Windsor.