Sandra L. McDonald, 66, of (Pardee) RD Philipsburg, died Friday, July 7, 2017 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.
Born Nov. 20, 1950, she was a daughter of George Burton Root Sr. and Alice Faye (Stonebraker) Root, both of whom preceded her in death.
She was a 1968 graduate of the Moshannon Valley High School.
She was employed with a couple of Philipsburg businesses during her working career. She was first employed as a sewing machine operator with Charles Navasky & Co.
She was then employed in the food service department of Windy Hill Village, PSL, until her retirement.
She enjoyed the company of her grandchildren and reading from her collection of books in her spare time.
She was married June 28, 1969 in Madera to John K. “Jack” McDonald Jr., who survives at home.
She is also survived by two sons, Kenneth J. McDonald and his fiancée, Susan Britain of New Freedom and Brian L. McDonald and his wife, Marilynn of Bellefonte and four grandchildren, Tyler and Nathan McDonald, both of Morrisdale, and Brittany and Brianna McDonald, both of Bellefonte.
She is survived by four step-grandchildren, Kiara, Justyn and Aaron McClusick, all of Bellefonte, and Hannah Britain of New Freedom.
She is also survived by five sisters, Donna Jean Aylward and her husband, James of Bradford, Daisy M. Mosley of Houtzdale, Cathy Roberts of Philipsburg, Frances Elaine Owens and her husband, Mike of Detroit, Mich., and Pamela Hull of Clearfield; four brothers, George Root and his wife, Rene of Seattle, Wash., Howard Root and his wife, Paula of Osceola Mills, David Root of Brisbin and Jeff Root and his wife, June of Bradford; and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Cindy; an infant brother, Randy; and a brother, Mark A. Root, in addition to her parents.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home, 719 E. Spruce St., Philipsburg, with Pastor Doug Mellott officiating.
Friends will be received from 2 p.m. Wednesday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Family and friends may make memorial contributions to the charity of the donor’s choice in lieu of flowers.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook and share memories at www.beezerheathfh.com.
