Donalene M. Platts

Donalene M. Platts, 95, formerly of Pottsville, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s residence.

Born in York, PA on September 24, 1931, Donalene was a daughter of the late Clarence and Edith (Baker) Houck.

She was a 1950 graduate of William Penn High School, York PA.

Donalene was the devoted wife of Franklin Paul Platts Jr., whom she was married 62 years before his passing on Christmas Day, 2014.

In addition to her husband and parents, Donalene was preceded in death by her beloved sister Evelyn Ilgenfritz.

She was a member of St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville.

She worked as a sales associate at Sears.

Donalene is survived by her children Steven Platts, husband of Jayne; Deborah Platts, wife of Van Howard; John Platts, husband of Jacqueline and Theresa Brennan, wife of Scott; grandchildren Michael, Jessica, Steven, Kelly, Joseph and Breana and several great-grandchildren.

Services are private at the convenience of family.

Lord Ebling Haus Funeral Home Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements.