Donna Lee Braidic

Donna Lee Braidic, 86, of Baltimore, Ohio, passed away Thursday October 5th, 2023 at Lanfair Nursing Home in Lancaster, OH. She was born on July 27th, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Everette and Cora Hadaway-Cheeseman. Donna was employed at Rockwell International (Boeing Corporation) where she later retired. She was a member of the Baltimore VFW Post 3761. Donna loved the Buckeyes (O-H. . .IO!) and would always participate in the football pools and man, was she a lucky gal!  She also loved playing cards, camping and spending time with family and dear friends. Her laughter and fun loving spirit created so many memories that will certainly be treasured by all who knew her.

Donna was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Ackley Sr. and her second husband, Kenneth Braidic; brother, Charles Cheeseman; and sisters, Virginia Stumph and Martha Price.
Donna is survived by her son, Bill ( Jill) Ackley of Baltimore, OH; daughter, Lisa ( Brian) Bauer of Lancaster, OH; step-son, Scott ( Donna ) Braidic of Greenwood, SC; step-daughter, Lori Braidic of Blacklick, OH; brother, Royce Cheeseman of Columbus, OH; grandchildren, Casey Bauer of Columbus, OH; and Mikaela Bauer of Rockbridge, OH.
A funeral service will be held at 6 PM on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in the JOHNSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 207 SOUTH MAIN ST., BALTIMORE, OH 43105. Family and friends may visit on Wednesday from 3-6 pm at the funeral home with a service and Caring Cremation® to follow.
In honor of Donna, memorial gifts may be given to The Grove Community Christian Church, 3420 Blacklick Eastern Rd. NW, Baltimore, OH 43105. To send an online condolence, and sign the guestbook, please visit www.funeralhome.com.