Donna M. Deats

Donna M. Deats

Wayne/Hammondsport: Donna M. Deats, age 68, of the town of Wayne, NY, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at Ira Davenport Hospital in Bath, N.Y. Honoring her wishes, there are no prior calling hours, and her services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne Volunteer Ambulance, P.O. Box 91, Wayne, NY 14893, or the Tyrone Volunteer Ambulance Corp., P.O. Box 69, Tyrone, NY 14887.

Donna was born December 2, 1944, in Oswego, NY, the daughter of the late Stephen and Theda Walch Callen. After graduating from high school, she took a position with Hartford Insurance Company and retired as a Claims Representative after 29 years in 1991. On July 4, 1991, in Syracuse, NY, she married James P.R. "Butch" Deats Sr. and moved to Wayne to become the owners of the "Lost and Found" Tavern in Tyrone.

A loving wife and friend to many, she will be dearly missed by her husband of 22 years, "Butch" Deats, at home; a daughter, Raeann M. Kraus; 2 sons, James P.R. Deats Jr. and Christopher Daniel Deats, all of Florida; a brother, David McDowell of Central Square, NY; 14 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her 2 faithful friends, Scooter and Goldie.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home, 36 Water Street, Dundee. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.