Donna J. Stone

Who was Donna J. Stone?

Donna J. Stone was an American poet and philanthropist. Several of her poems were published individually, both before and after her death, as well as a book of poetry entitled Wielder of Words: A Collection of Poems. Wielder of Words, edited by Ms. Stone's younger son, received a number of honors, and was named the American Poetry Society's 1991 Book of the Year.

Ms. Stone also played an active role in several charities, including the Association for Retarded Children and the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse. She also established the Matthew J. Pascal Foundation, a private family foundation named after her firstborn son.