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Robert Paul McDonald

20190228_132602 (2)Robert Paul McDonald, 78, of New Bethlehem, died Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2019, peacefully at his residence.

Born October 15, 1940 in Punxsutawney, he was the son of the late Nathan Paul and Violet (Bittinger) McDonald.

He married Peggy Lou (Milliron) on September 29, 1962 and she preceded him in death on July 20, 2005.

Robert proudly served his country as a U.S. Army National Guard from 1957 to 1960. He enjoyed his occupation as a farmer and linesman for Citizens Utilities.

He greatly enjoyed going to the Senior Center in Distant, he was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping.

He also found great joy in spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who referred to him as “Pop” and “Grandpop-pop”.

He is survived by two children, Mark McDonald, and his wife, Deborah of Inwood, WV, and Patty Bailey, and her husband Brian, of Seminole, PA, four grandchildren, Ashley McDonald, Brianna Bailey, Brady Bailey and Brandon Bailey, and two great grandsons, Hayden Bailey and James Hollander.

A brother Wayne McDonald and his wife Tracy of Dayton, PA, and two sisters Ada Curry and her husband Irvin of Treasure Lake, PA and Eleanor Anderson and her husband William of Grove City, PA.

Visitation will be on Friday, March 1, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Alcorn Funeral Home in Hawthorn.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Bob Ryver officiating.

Interment will be in the Ringgold Cemetery, Ringgold, PA, Jefferson County.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.alcornfuneralhome.com.

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