Donna McKinney

Surrounded by her family, Donna McKinney, 70, of Old Bridge, New Jersey went home to her Lord on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital in New Brunswick. Born Saturday, July 4, 1953 in Queens, New York, Donna was the daughter of Corinne Wheaten and the late Theodore O'Loughlin. At a young age Donna moved with her Dad and Mom to Staten Island. Donna went on to graduate from the Arts High School in New York City and subsequently from The City University of New York, Staten Island. Donna first met Gregory McKinney in Elementary School PS 14. Greg knew from that point that he had found the love of his life. Eventually the couple started a courtship that led to a beautiful wedding at Willowbrook Baptist Church and 47 years of a blessed marriage. The couple first lived in the Port Richmond section of Staten Island. They later moved to Rahway, NJ for a short time before finally settling in Old Bridge in 1982. Donna worked with special needs children as a teacher in different school districts in the area. She was adored by her students and respected by her peers in this position as it proved to be a perfect match to her patient and giving personality. Donna devoted her life to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and never missed an opportunity to spread the Word. For many years she was an active member of Sayre Woods Bible Church, taking part in as many ministries as her time allowed. She was a talented artist and enjoyed painting, and spending time in her garden. She could also often be found by the beaches of the Jersey Shore compiling a virtual scrapbook of personal summer memories. She enjoyed and shared with her husband most things creative, from a great movie or novel to an eclectic collection of music that featured artists such as Robert Flack, CSN&Y, Henry Mancini and Steely Dan. Donna was known for her many timely letters and encouraging cards sent to people who needed of bit of love. She was a caring and loving woman who will be deeply missed by all of those that have been blessed to have had her in their lives. Donna is survived by her beloved husband Gregory, her loving mother Corinne Wheaton, her cherished children, Paletza O'Loughlin, Kristi McInerney and her husband John, and Sara McKinney; by her caring siblings, Greg O'Loughlin, Teresa O'Loughlin, and Leah Cuthbertson, and by her adored grandchildren, Julia, Mark, Micah, and Mia, and her grandkitten Nova. A celebration of Donna's life and eternal future will take place from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com

Donna McKinney

July 4, 1953 - September 30, 2023