Donna Paulsen, 64, of Butler passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born in Butler on June 10, 1961, to the late Royce and Marjorie (Textor) Paulsen. Donna graduated from Knoch High School class of 1980; and was employed at several store clerking positions and drove school buses for several years. She loved her rescue pets, plants and being outdoors, especially camping at Cook Forest. Donna made friends easily with the help of her outgoing personality. Donna was very active in recovery; AA for 36 years, and other Butler area groups. Mother of Nathan Wong; sister of Brenda (George) Guido; grandmother to 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 4 – 5:30 PM at SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. A prayer service will immediately follow in the funeral home.
