Jane Ellen "Pete" Payton

Jane Ellen “Pete” Payton, of Masury, Ohio, was tragically taken by unhallowed hands Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 57.

Jane was born September 24, 1967, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter to John R. Donner and Susan G. (Hollerman) Donner-McAndrew.

She graduated from Brookfield High School in 1986 and had worked at Reynold Services Inc., in Greenville, Pennsylvania, as an accounts payable clerk.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sharon, auxiliary member of the Sharon American Legion, as well as the Sharon & Hickory VFW’s.

In her spare time, “Pete” enjoyed playing games on her phone, reading, gardening, and tending to her chickens. In addition, she loved being around her cat, Roseann, & dog, Jackson.

Mourning her loss are her sons, Nicholas Payton, of Masury, and Nathan (Jessica) Payton, of Austintown, Ohio; granddaughter, Maddison C. Payton; siblings, Deb (Will) Rowe, of Masury, John (Wendy) Donner, of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Susan (Jay) Honel, of Brookfield, Ohio, and David Donner (Dana Doll), of Clarksville, Ohio; many nieces and nephews; and her fur kids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and step-father, Harry McAndrew.

Out of respect for her family, private services will be observed.

Memorial contributions can be left for her family c/o the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com 

Coordination of this tribute for Jane was conducted by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, 379 State Route 7, SE, Box 551, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. (330-509-3135)