Donna D. Tubesing

Donna D. Tubesing, age 80, of West Alexandria, OH passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born July 17, 1946 in Batesville, IN to the late Stanley and Marcella Fritz.

Donna was a 1964 graduate of Brookville High School in Indiana. She built a long career as a bookkeeper, working for many years with various tax preparation companies before eventually becoming self-employed. She was known for her steady dedication and the care she brought to her work. She found joy in life’s simple and lasting pleasures. Donna loved putting together puzzles and doing word searches, and she especially cherished attending her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. She enjoyed sitting on her front porch, fishing, camping, and spending time in Florida. The moments she shared with her family, whether at a game, outdoors, or simply at home, will be remembered with great affection.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her special aunt and uncle Betty and Pete Roberts.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Kenton Tubesing of West Alexandria; daughter Susan Sizemore Shafer of West Alexandria; son Davey Sizemore of West Alexandria; grandchildren Zach Shafer of West Alexandria, Kelsie Shafer of West Alexandria and Brad (Cristina) Shafer of West Alexandria; great grandchildren Kinley and Avery Shafer of West Alexandria; brother Ivan (Pegg) Fritz of Brookville, IN; niece Laura Fritz (Gregg) Taylor of West Harrison, IN; nephew Mark Fritz of Brookville, IN; great niece Lydia Taylor of West Harrison, IN; brother-in laws Robert (Sandy) Tubesing of Erlanger, KY, Charles Tubesing of Chesterland, OH, and Russ Tubesing of Columbus, IN; nephew Travis (Jessica) Tubesing of Dayton, OH; and her beloved cat Fritzi.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2026 from 9:30 to 11:30 am at Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH. Funeral service for Donna will follow at 12:00 noon also at the funeral home. A committal service will take place at approximately 2:15 pm at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville, IN. Memorial Contributions may be sent to the Preble County Humane Society, PO Box 72, Eaton, OH 45320. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.