LaDonna L. (Chandler) Gardner

LaDonna L. (Chandler) Gardner, 53, of Port Vue, passed away at home on July 28, 2023.  She was born July 10, 1970, at McKeesport Hospital.  LaDonna worked at UPMC Montefiore for several years as a Health Unit Coordinator.  She was the daughter of Raymond W. and Charmaine S. (Chalfant) Chandler.   In addition to her parents, LaDonna is survived by her husband of 20 years, Lawrence R. Gardner; children, Jessica (Marc) Cardinale, Hallie (Josh) Albro-Bettell, Michael Gardner, and Lucas Gardner; grandchildren Alexander Bettell and Vayda Cardinale and many loved family and friends whom she held dearly in her heart.  She was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond J. Chandler; grandparents, James and Ann (Yusinsky) Chandler and Thomas and Susan (Despiter) Chalfant; and several other loved ones she held dear.
LaDonna had a love of travel and adventure.  She enjoyed the beach most of all.  Over the last few years, it had become her favorite trip to take.  When not traveling, she spent most of her time with her parents and grandchildren.  She was a devoted grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as much as possible.  She found joy in the small pleasures of life; family dinners, watching movies, fangirling over Harry Potter, especially Alan Rickman, reading books, and watching her children and grandchildren grow.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, from 2 p.m. until the memorial service at 4 p.m.  Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com.  Charles Danforth, Supervisor

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