Donna Marie Cuomo, 41, passed away on July 26, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Donna was born on October 15, 1984, at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie, New York, to Donald Sylvester Cuomo Sr.and Judie Lynn Ostrom.

Donna attended Franklin D. Roosevelt High School and graduated in 2004. She also completed two years in Early Childhood Care, through Dutchess County Occupational Education Center, she graduated in 2004. Dedicated to helping others, Donna later pursued medical training and earned certification as a Medical Assistant from Ridley-Lowe Business & Technical Institute in 2013.

Throughout her life, Donna worked in a variety of positions, including employment with Smoke 4 Less, McDonald's, Dutchess County Iron Works, Grand Union, KFC, and a summer program at Vassar College for Estée Lauder.

Donna enjoyed many hobbies and interests. She loved baking, collecting and sharing recipes, arts and crafts, and writing poetry. As a longtime Girl Scout, she enjoyed camping, horseback riding, archery, rifle range activities, and spending time with fellow scouts. Her dedication and leadership earned her the prestigious Girl Scout Silver Award.

Donna's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her three children: Carmine Michael Arrucci, Ava-Marie VanTassell,Tiberius Lucious VanTassell. She is also survived by her siblings: Donald Sylvester Cuomo Jr., Sabino Laverne Cuomo, Heather Jean Cuomo, Tanya Marie Butler, Kellie Campbell, Angela Jordan. in addition, Donna leaves behind many beloved nieces and nephews, including Sophia Ellen-Marie, Salvatore Anthony, Silvia Madison, Gianna Rosalie, Rylee, Michelle Cuomo, Amber Papineau, Summer, Kaylee Plain, Angelina Butler, Philip Cusamamo Zlomek, Angel, Marie Montlava, Michel Angelo Jordan, Robert, and Domianic Ryals, as well as her great-niece Remi Papineau.

Donna was predeceased by her father, Donald Sylvester Cuomo Sr.; her maternal grandparents, Warren and Marie Cornell; her paternal grandparents, Sylvester and Geraldine Cuomo; her brother, Angelo Cuomo; and her great-nieces, Madison Elisa Plain and Natalia Rose Cuomo and many aunts and uncles.

Donna will be remembered for her caring heart, creativity, devotion to family, and the lasting impact she made on the lives of those who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service, officiated by Travis Roberts, will follow from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sweet's Funeral Home, 4365 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, New York 12538.

"Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and forever dear."