Richard Floyd McDonald

Richard (Dick) Floyd McDonald, 85 of Falls Creek, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at the DuBois Nursing Home. He was the husband of 59 years to Hazel I. (Whipple) McDonald of DuBois whom he married August 13, 1954 at the Presbyterian Church, DuBois, PA by Rev. Ross M. Haverfield.

Born November 29, 1929 in Falls Creek, PA, he was the son of the late Roderick Floyd and Mable (Snyder) McDonald.

Mr. McDonald was a member of the Smithtown Community Church, Falls Creek and was baptized by Pastor Harold Hills and august 25, 1990. Richard was retired from Jackson China of Falls Creek with 35 years of service. Richard was a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a member of the DuBois Rifle Club serving several offices including President, Treasurer and Range Officer and also the Hormtown Rifle and Pistol Club. Richard also donated to many charities.

Mr. McDonald thoroughly enjoyed hunting all his life. Especially pheasant and grouse with the bird dogs he had owned through the years. He also enjoyed hunting deer. Richard competively shot handguns for many years and earned many trophies at the sport. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening and target shooting.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son-in-law: Alton Wray, Falls Creek; two grandchildren: Joshua Wray, Monroeville, Pa; Melissa Wray, Falls Creek; also survived by a sister: Betty (Dallas) Senior, Falls Creek and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter: Gail Eileen (McDonald) Wray on September 23, 2006; a brother: Roderick McDonald.

A service to celebrate the life of Richard F. McDonald will be at 11:00 AM Friday, February 14, 2014 at the Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc., 142 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 with Pastor Harold Hills officiating. A time to share memories and have an opportunity to view will be Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM and Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 AM the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Beechwood Cemetery, Falls Creek.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Richard to the Charity of the Donor’s choice.

For tributes online please visit www.mohneyyargerfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com.