James F. Mcdonald

James Ferman McDonald, Jr., 83, of Blairsville, passed away, Monday, January 13, 2020 in Beacon Ridge Nursing Home, Indiana, PA.

He was the son of James F. McDonald, Sr. and Lucretia (Gould) McDonald; he was born in Grampian, PA on May 7, 1936.

He was a graduate of Dubois High school, Class of 1954. He attended Shippensburg University where he received his bachelor’s in education in 1958, then continued his education at George Washington University.

He worked at Torrance State Hospital as an assistant administrator, retiring in 1982.

Jim loved to tinker with things, he loved to have the satisfaction of taking something apart and making it work again from a clock to keeping his 1930 model A sport coupe running.

He is survived by his children, James F. McDonald, III of Marysville, PA, Elisa K. McDonald of Greensburg, PA; stepchildren, Sharon Koreni (Joe), Linda Spiaggi, and Joey Werthmiller all of Blairsville; five grandchildren, Erin,  Gwendolyn, Jessica, Jamie, and Brooklyn, seven great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; and a sister, Carolyn (McDonald) Vail of Dubois.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Lou McDonald who passed away on January 7, 2020; and a daughter Kimberly (McDonald) Marsh

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM in Greenville Cemetery, 3995 Greenville Pike, Grampian, PA 16838 with Pastor Leslie Bloom officiating.

Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at 2835 East Carson Street, Suite #200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

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