Obituary of Anna Marie McDonald

Anna Marie (Kronek) McDonald, 71, of Morgantown passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Ruby Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 23, 1953 in Morgantown to the late Tony and Helen (Bozicevich) Kronek. Anna Marie worked at Chico's before taking a job at McDonalds in Sabraton, where she worked over 20 years. After McDonalds she worked at Walmart on Greenbag Rd/Rt-119, retiring with over 20 years of service there as well. She is survived by her loving husband, Ross McDonald, married for 50 years and together for 51 years. Together they had a loving family who meant the world to her. Surviving family members include three loving daughters, Stacey Baer and husband Chad, Mandy McDonald and fiancé Wendell Williams, and Melissa McDonald and partner Larry Hertzog Jr; her grandchildren, which were her pride and joy, Ariana Taylor (Jake Cobun and his son Parker), Nathan Winters (Luke), Logan McDonald (Mattie Dexter), Jordan Baer, and Maliyah Williams; mother-in-law, Mearl McDonald whom Ross and Anna Marie took wonderful care of this past year; brothers-in-law, Lindsay McDonald, Randy McDonald (Kathy), and Leroy McDonald (Stella Nething); sister-in-law, Beth Sansone (John); two best friends, Tami Kisner and Linda McDonald; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Butchie Kronek; father-in-law, Rev. Arnold McDonald; and brother-in-law, Eugene McDonald. "Meme" as she was affectionately known, enjoyed the time she and Ross spent together with family, especially time with her grandchildren doing what they loved. She enjoyed watching Ariana play soccer and become a nurse, watching Nathan play soccer and participating in band, watching Jordan play basketball and participate in band, and watching Logan play football from little league to the college level at Geneva College. After watching Logan's games, she enjoyed going out for dinner with he and Mattie. She also enjoyed watching Maliyah in T-ball and dance, and she always stayed up to date with Parker's sports and Jake's business. In addition, Anna Marie loved shopping trips with her family, especially trips to Amish Country with her daughters and grandchildren. Finally, Anna Marie loved going to Bingo with the girls. Friends and family will be received at Nicholson Chapel, 1326 Summers School Rd., Morgantown on Friday, January 10th from 1:00PM until the time of the funeral service on Saturday, January 11th at 1:00PM, with Pastor Donna Dalton officiating. Interment will follow at Nicholson Cemetery. Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Send condolences online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com