Devoted mother and grandmother, Donna Kossler Outly, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 9, 1935, to the late Stephen F. and Antoinette Bridgeman Kossler, Donna married the love of her life, Bill, on February 18, 1958, and they moved to Orlando to begin their lives together in the Air Force. They lived in Orlando, Tampa, and Turkey before moving to Melbourne in 1974. She was a member of Ascension Catholic Church.

Donna is survived by her children: Greg Outly (Brenda) of South Hero, VT; Judy Higby of Dothan, AL; Lynn Jackson (Steve) of Palm Bay; Becky Collier (Dan) of Melbourne; Anita Bergeron of Melbourne; and Sharon Snyder (Dan) of Brandon, FL. She was an incredible Memaw to 58 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna is also survived by her sister, MaryBeth McDermet (Staley) of Marlboro, VT; her brother-in-law, Kenneth R. Outly (Carol) of Oakdale, PA; her sister-in-law, Barbara Kossler of Waterford, CT; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, William W. Outly; her parents; her second mother, Kay Kossler; her sisters, Sarah Kossler and Janice Martiere; her brothers, Regis and Stephen Kossler; and her sons-in-law, Dave Higby and David Bergeron.

Donna had many jobs during her lifetime, but her proudest accomplishment was her family, who will miss her greatly. We love you a bushel and a peck, Mom/Memaw!

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Davis Seawinds Funeral Home (560 Montreal Avenue, Melbourne). A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 1:30 pm at Ascension Catholic Church (2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne) with burial immediately following at Fountainhead Cemetery (7359 Babcock St SE, Palm Bay).

We are encouraging those attending her funeral to wear blue, which was her favorite color.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, the William Childs Hospice House, The Fountains of Melbourne, or Ascension Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be shared at www.davisseawinds.com