Donna Marie Ulmer aged 62 of Wilkinsburg, fell asleep in the Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was a beloved daughter to Shirley Y. Scott and James (Blood) Ulmer; beloved sister of Gregory Ulmer (wife Pam), Marcus Scott Ulmer, Michael Ulmer (wife Azaria) and Damu Ulmer; sister to Nisa Brunner and Gia Rae Ulmer; Aunt to many nieces and nephews; beloved friend of Sharon Arce and Goddaughter Javauna. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Keith and DeShawn Ulmer; her grandparents, Lucille and James Wilson. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Donna was born on June 22, 1961 in Pittsburgh, where she spent her formative years on the North Side/Manchester and St. Clair Village areas. She went on to attend DePaul and Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf where she graduated in 1981. Throughout her life, she was known for her laughter, joyful personality, and passion for helping and serving others. She loved spending time in Bible Study and with her friends at First Trinity Lutheran Church (Shadyside); Milestones (Wilkinsburg), Mercy Group (South Side) and Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf; she also loved playing games and watching her favorite TV shows. She was a leader in the Pittsburgh Lutheran Deaf Ministry, bringing friends to church to be baptized and confirmed, and teaching American Sign Language to members of her church and students at Redeemer Lutheran High School (Penn Hills). She was always eager to share her knowledge of ASL and enthusiasm for life with others. Donna’s memory will be cherished by all who knew her. As we mourn the falling asleep of our sister, we do so with the sure and certain hope of the resurrection unto life everlasting through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Christian Funeral to be held Thursday, February 29, 2024 at:
First Trinity Lutheran Church
535 North Neville Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
Times:
9:00 AM – Visitation and Remembrances in McKinney Hall*
11:00 AM – Funeral in Trinity Church*
`About Noon – Christian Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wilkinsburg
*Interpreters from Hearing and Deaf Services will be available for both the Visitation and Funeral timeslots.
