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Donna Shuler, School of Arts & Sciences

caption: Donna ShulerDonna Lorraine Shuler, a former administrative coordinator in the School of Arts & Sciences’ Dean’s Office, died on December 10, 2023. She was 73.

Born in Philadelphia, Ms. Shuler graduated from Mastbaum High School and received an associate degree from Penn. She began working at the SAS Dean’s Office in 1987, dealing with international relations as they pertained to undergraduates in the school. She became an administrative coordinator in the office in 2011, then retired from Penn in 2014.

In her free time, Ms. Shuler enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She loved anything and everything Lansdowne in addition to aerobics, spin classes, and reading.

Ms. Shuler was predeceased by her husband, James R. Shuler. She is survived by her son, Zach (James) Shuler (Kristen), her grandchildren, Rebecca and Kevin; her sisters, Regina Risnychok and Janet Walsh; as well as nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews.

Visitation and a funeral service were held on December 15, 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ms. Shuler’s memory can be made to Unite for Her, whose mission is to provide support and services to those with breast and ovarian cancers, at www.uniteforher.org/donate or 127 E. Chestnut Street, West Chester, PA 19380.

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