Dawn Sweetie Obituary

Age - 52

September 11, 2023

Midway, PA

Dawn R. "Rikki" Neil Sweetie, 52, of Joffre, Smith Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2023, in her home. Dawn was born on May 1, 1971, in McKees Rocks, a daughter of Leslie Doehre Neil and the late Don Neil. Dawn was an all-around spectacular person. There was nothing that she could not do. Through her life, Dawn faced many obstacles and the loss of a family member was one that seemed to happen the most. Through every trial of life, Dawn gained her balance and took a step in a new and better direction. She moved through life with such grace and compassion for others. She had a giving heart, always worrying about others before herself. A prime example of that would be her relationship with her granddaughter, Kinsley. Those two were two peas in a pod. Where Grandma Rikki went, Kinsley was soon to follow close behind. The two loved to garden together in their "Grandma and Me" garden at Dawn's home. They filled their garden with beautiful flowers that always brightened both of their smiles. Dawns biggest smile was always found when all of her girls were together. Having her two daughters and granddaughter with her was her biggest blessing in life. Dawns heart was so full of love for the three of them and everyone that she welcomed through her door. Creation was something that gave Dawn joy. She loved working with her hands and her mind to find a new purpose for some old cloth or scraps laying around. She was certainly crafty, whether she finished said craft or not, now that's a different story. Dawn enjoyed sewing, painting and decorating. She loved making her home a home. She took great pride in hosting and welcoming others into her home. As soon as you stepped foot inside you could feel the love and peace that Dawn shared. Her love for life evident, especially when you would see her riding down the street on the back of a motorcycle and her face beaming with joy. Her beautiful soul will truly be missed. But if there is one thing that Dawn would want. It would be for everyone to get up and never give up on life. Along with her mother, surviving are her daughters, Aliza and Andrea Donaldson, her mini best friend and granddaughter, Kinsley Call, father of her children and caretaker, James Donaldson, sisters, Stacy Svihila Brantley and Brandy Neil, niece, Harley Svihila and nephew, Dillon Svihila. Along with her father, Dawn is preceded in death by her son Zackary Neil and husband, Michael Joseph Sweetie Sr. Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p. m. at Thomas-Little Funeral Service, Inc. , 314 W. Lincoln Ave. , McDonald (724-926-2800). A Service will be held following the viewing at 8 p. m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lily's Pad Rescue 74 Silver Shores Drive, Silver Lake, WA, 98645, in honor of Dawn.

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