Oct 27, 2013 2 min read

Sondra D. McDonough, of Smithfield, Pa., passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 19, 2013.

She is survived by her spouse, James McDonough of Smithfield, Pa.; son, William McDonough and his girlfriend Sonia Stossel; grandchildren: Chasity Wilson, Eric McDonough Michael Sutton, Josh McDonough, Megan Nieman, and Cameron McDonough; along with ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother and best friend, Michael Harding; sister and best friend, Janice Hepker; nephew, Henry Hepker; along with aunts, uncles, and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by her son Richard ‘Ricky’ McDonough; daughter, Christine Sutton; mother, Lois Harding; and father, Darl Harding.

Sondra was born on October 26, 1941 in State Line, Maryland.

She was the Co-Owner and Office Manager of M&M Diesel trucking for 30 years.

She enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

At her request, a private ceremony will be held at a later date.

All arrangements are being done by Dean C. Whitmarsh.

A thousand times we will need you, a thousand times we will cry. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. A heart of gold stopped beating, two twinkling eyes closed to rest. God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best.