Donna E. Nester, 49, of Allentown, died Jan. 11, 2015, in her residence. Born in Allen- town, she was the daugher of Elmer Vernon Nester of Allentown and the late Florence A. (Lorish) Nester.

She was a member of Old Zionsville U.C.C.

She was a very dedicated member of Community Connections.

She adored music and always managed to see the beauty in the smple things in life. She had many battles to overcome in her life and to her credit she rose above them...the occasional 'Harsh Light of Day' never kept her down.

She is survived by a daughter; father; sister, Debra E. and her husband Ronald Moyer, of Orefield; brother, Dennis E. and his wife Debra, of Frederick, Md. She was predeceased by brothers, Douglas E. and Donald E.

Contributions may be made to Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, 444 East Susquehanna St., Allentown, 18103.

Arrangements were made by the Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus.