Donna L. Malakoski

Donna L. Malakoski, 73 of 407 North Market Street, Mount Carmel passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Born in Shamokin on February 16, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Florence (Hawk) Pastuszek.

Donna attended Shamokin area schools.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed in the local manufacturing and packaging industries.

On June 16, 1978 in Shamokin, she married Edward W. Malakoski who survives.

Donna especially cherished the time she spent with her family and she adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They brought her immeasurable joy and held a special place in her heart. She also enjoyed caring for her two beloved parrots, “Alex” and “Sarge”, who were a special of her life.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents were her son, Daniel J. "Mutz" Malakoski on August 10, 2014; two brothers, David and Daniel Pastuszek; and an infant sister.

Surviving in addition to her husband of forty-eight years, Edward W. Malakoski are her daughter, Lori Galitski and her husband James; two sons, Joseph Templin and his wife Cindy and Jason Malakoski and his wife Tiffany; nine grandchildren, Bryonna, Peyton, Joey, Austin, Sevren, Octavia, Nathan, Aubree and Jace; two great-grandchildren, Caiden and Chloe; two sisters, Roxanne Hockenbroch and Cathy Sheriff; nieces and nephews with their families, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be private at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses. Joseph J. Stutz, Inc. Funeral Home, 40 South Market Street, Mount Carmel, Joseph J. Stutz III, Supervisor has been entrusted with the arrangements. To offer condolences or share memories of Donna with her family, please sign the guestbook below.