Memorial Service:
Monday, January 29, 2018, 4:00pm
First Presbyterian Church
323 Main St., Greenville, PA
Rev. David A. Dobi, Pastor, officiating
The family will receive friends immediately following
the service and asks all in attendance to join with them
for a reception in Calvin Hall of the church.
Donna R. McWhirter, age 80, of Hempfield Twp., Greenville, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018.
She was born in Mercer, PA on October 11, 1937 to Herman Walter Cozad and Martha Lucille (McDougall) Cozad. She was a 1955 graduate of Mercer High School and attended Grove City College until her marriage on December 30, 1957.
She was a member and past President of the Greenville Hospital Auxiliary and had served as the Chairperson of the Auxiliary Ball. Donna was an avid golfer, reader of history, gardener, and bridge and gin player.
She loved cooking, dancing, traveling, politics, and of course Pitt Football. More than anything, Donna was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who was adored by her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband; Dr. William McWhirter, her daughter; Cynthia Hughes and her husband Brian of Houston, TX, her son; David McWhirter of Los Angeles, CA, and grandchildren; Alexandra, Blake, and Patrick Hughes. The family would like to thank Chuck Stafford, Lovina Swartzentruber, the Joshua Lentz family, and all of their friends for the wonderful support.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul's, 339 E. Jamestown Rd., Greenville, PA 16125 or to the charity of the donors choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Jordan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 366-368 S. Main St., Greenville.
Dr. Mc Whirter and family I am so sorry for your loss. Celebrate the happy memories ofyour life together.
Our thoughts and prayers to the McWhirter family during these difficult times. We enjoyed when Mr. & Mrs. McWhirter would come to California to visit with David our neighbor. They are a very special family and Donna was very much loved by anyone who met her. May her memory be eternal. Hibbs family-Rich, Paula, Sydney, Rick, Baylee, and Toby.
Cynthia, I am deeply sorry about your mom, who was always so graciously tolerant of me ! I would have enjoyed chatting history, and politics with her, as an adult ! Both of your parents were always so kind to me, and what a beautiful gesture they made to our class several years ago !! I heard their pool party was a big hit !!! After my mom told me about your dad, awhile back, I was very comforted upon her also mentioning that your mom faithfully arrived every day to be with him. Some husbands have not always been so blessed….. Losing a parent is the most intimate, and deeply upsetting experience kids will go through. Particularly in such a case as yours…..My thoughts are very much with you.(Prayers are no longer part of my vocab.)
It was always a pleasure to see Donna, she was very kind and I have a good memories from my youth of time spent over at the McWhirters house. My grandparents were fortunate to have such wonderful neighbors. My thoughts and prayers are with Doc, David and Cindy. Strength and love to you and the rest of your family.
THE LOSS OF SOMEONE CLOSE IS NEVER EASY AND WORDS ARE OFT TIMES USELESS. BUT MEMORIES REMAIN FOREVER AND RENDER DEATH LESS SENSELESS. OUR HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO DR. MCWHIRTER, CYNTHIA AND DAVID.
So sorry for your loss;. our extended condolences to all of the family. I know it must have come at a time no one ever expected. Donna Rae was like a sister to me from the times I first remember