Donna E. (Minch) Mertz, 82, formerly of Berks Co., passed Monday, March 9, 2026, at The Brethren Home Community. She was the wife of the late Dennis W. Mertz, who passed March 9, 1976.

Donna was born July 17, 1943, in Reading, the daughter of the late Arthur F. and Harriet L. (Elliott) Minch.

Donna was a police dispatcher for the Reading Police Department for 20 years.

Donna is survived by a daughter, Stacy L. Guistwite and her husband Jeriel of Hanover. She is also survived by four grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Douglas W. Mertz.

Funeral services will be private. Memories may be shared at www.feiserfuneralhome.com.