It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Hildebrandt, who served as the Chief of Staff for the Department of New York and was a four-time National Award-Winning Newsletter editor. Donna has been a valued Associate Member of the Marine Corps League Bett-Toomey Detachment #216 since October 2020. Here are some key points to remember about Donna’s remarkable service to the Marine Corps League:

• Donna held the position of Chief of Staff for two Department of New York Commandants.
• She was recognized as a four-time National Award-Winning Editor for the Department of New York newsletter, the Ground Pounder, and as well as an award winning editor for her local detachment’s newsletter.
• Donna received her most recent award just two weeks ago at the National Convention in Palm Springs, CA, for 1st Place for Department sized newsletter.
• Her dedication to the newsletter in 2022 earned her the prestigious title of the very first Department of New York Associate Member of the Year (AMOY).

Above all, Donna was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her husband Gary and the rest of her family deeply appreciate your prayers during this difficult time.

Funeral services for Donna will be held on September 4, 2024, at the Paul A. Kloc Blossom Chapels, located at 4680 Clinton Street, West Seneca, NY 14224. Calling hours will be from 4pm to 7pm. You can visit their web site at https://www.klocfuneralhome.com/

Please keep Donna’s family in your thoughts and prayers as they navigate through this challenging period..

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HILDEBRANDT – Donna L. (nee Hughes) August 28, 2024, of Depew, NY. Beloved wife of Gary Hildebrandt; loving mother of Amanda (Brandon) Sublett, Matthew (Lisa Swan), and David (Sunipa) Hildebrandt; cherished grandmother of Dietrich, Callum, George, Elliot, Greta, and Gus; beloved daughter of Joan (Kenneth) Blachura; dear sister of Brian Hughes, Kenneth Blachura, Philip (Lisa) Blachura, and Breanne Blachura; also survived and loved by many relatives and friends. Family present for visitation Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the PAUL A. KLOC BLOSSOM CHAPELS, Inc. 4680 Clinton St. (cor. Borden Rd.) West Seneca. Donna was a proud associate member of the Bett-Toomey Detachment #216 of the Marine Corps League and Chief of Staff of the Department of NY Marine Corps League. Online condolences may be shared at www.klocfuneralhome.com

Updated: 31 August 2024 00:18 to add obituary