Donelda Mae Sova, age 80, of Ithaca, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 as a result of a car accident.

She was born on May 9, 1931 in Alma and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1949. She married Hugh Sova on November 25, 1950 in Alma. She worked at Redmond’s and Wolverine. She wintered in Arizona for over 20 years. She loved golfing and playing Bingo. She was also an avid reader. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.

Donelda is survived by her husband, Hugh; one son, Richard (Theresa) Sova of Ithaca; a grandson, Jeremy of Lakeview; and a granddaughter, Kaitlynn of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. 

She was preceded in death by her mother Ivah Thomas; a daughter-in-law, Julie Sova, and two granddaughters, Kara Lynn Sova and Leighanne Sova.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2011, at 12:00 pm at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Ithaca, with Father Jules Spleet officiating. Burial will be in the Ithaca Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca, with a prayer service at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thompson Home Library or to the Cancer Society.