William J.B. McDonald Obituary
The family of William J. B. McDonald of Carlisle, Pennsylvania announces his passing on July 3, 2026. William, born on March 2, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William J. B. McDonald to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William J. B. McDonald Sr. and Martha McDonald (Dressler); his children, Trudy Sprecher and Bryan McDonald; and his siblings, Samuel, Dayton, Max, Arlene Keevill and Josephine Strawser.
He is survived by: his daughter Sheri Downey (Dennis); his children-in-law, Jill McDonald and Stace Sprecher; his grandchildren, Jennifer Paynter (Ed), Kyle Sprecher (Kimberly), Ryan McDonald (Justine) and Crystal Downey; his great grandchildren, Quin Paynter (Akilah), Peiper Paynter, Mason Sprecher, Lylah Sprecher, Isabella Rauch, Lilyana Cunningham and Waylon McDonald; and his great great grandchild Ozzy Paynter. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bill's honor to Residential Hospice, 100 Sterling Pkwy #110, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, or the American Heart Association, 4250 Crums Mill Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17112. In memory of William J.B. McDonald, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: American Heart Association Residential Hospice Foundation.
