Donna Rochelle Ruppe Lavarello, 57, of Rutherfordton, died Thursday, February 16 at her home. A native of Randolph County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Yates Ruppe and the late Lyndall Cotton Hopkins. She was Payroll Manager for Schaeffler Group USA, Inc. of Fort Mill, SC.
She is survived by her son, David Carter of the home; two sisters, Betty Matthews of Rutherfordton, Brenda Byrd of Charlotte; brother Cecil Ruppe of Iron Station, NC. and her beloved Dotson Sparky.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Monday, February 20 at Crowe’s Mortuary in Rutherfordton with Rev. John Baker officiating. Interment will follow in Eternal Hills Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rutherford County Humane Society, PO Box 998, Rutherfordton, NC 28139.
Online condolences at www.crowemortuary.com