Donna Rager, a Geneva native who worked at New York Telephone and Geneva General Hospital, died Nov. 4, 2026, at Geneva Living Center. She was 84.
A graveside service will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Mary’s Cemetery on County Road 6 in Geneva, according to her obituary published Nov. 14 by the Finger Lakes Times.
Born in Geneva on May 28, 1942, Rager was the daughter of Patrick Pane and Anna Mantell Pane, both deceased. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales Grammar School and DeSales High School.
She started her career with New York Telephone, then left employment to care for her sons. After returning to work, she spent many years in several departments at Geneva General Hospital before retiring.
Her family was with her when she died, the obituary said. Survivors include her son, Scott Rager; her daughter-in-law, Lisa Rager; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
Remembering others from the community
Her husband, William Rager; son, Mark Rager; brother, Pat Pane Jr.; and nephew, Michael Pane, died before her.
Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home in Geneva is handling arrangements. Memorial donations may be directed to Our Lady of Peace Parish at 130 Exchange St. in Geneva. The obituary directs those wishing to leave online condolences to www.palmfh.com.
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