On January 30, 2025, Donna Maria Rongione passed away at her home in Myrtle Beach, SC. She is the beloved daughter of the late Theresa Concetta (nee Ristaino) and Frank Rongione; loving sister of Frank Rongione, Jr and his wife Cecelia, Mark Rongione and his wife Marian, Teresa Burns and her late husband Michael, and the late Gregory Rongione and his surviving wife Marcie Rongione; devoted aunt of 8 nieces and nephews and 8 great-nieces and nephews.

Donna obtained a BS degree from Towson College, now known as Towson University, and a Master's degree from Miami University of Ohio.  She spent many years working in the insurance industry as an HR Specialist and a VP of Operations.  She eventually transitioned to her chosen career in education and spent the following 20 years as an Associate Professor at the Community Colleges of Baltimore County.  She retired in December 2019.

Donna was an animal lover, and she spent her life sharing that love and care with the animals she rescued.  She was a certified dog trainer and spent years helping families with their beloved pets.  Donna herself had countless pets over the years, all of them cherished members of her family.

The family will receive friends at the Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 York Road (Beltway Exit 26) on Friday from 5:00-8:00pm and again on Saturday from 10:00-11:00am, at which time the funeral celebration begins at 11am. The interment will follow at Dulaney Valley memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Donna to an animal rescue of your choice.