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Jonathan McDonald Obituary
Jonathan Joseph McDon-ald, 18, South Heidelberg Township, died March 23, 2011, in Temple University Hos-pital.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of John and Steph-anie S. (Perez) McDonald. He graduated in 2010 from Conrad Weiser High School. He was enrolled in the gifted program from second through 12th grade.
Jonathan was currently a freshman at Temple University, having been awarded a merit scholarship for the Honors Program to study psychology.
He played for Conrad Weiser lacrosse for four years as a defender and helped the team achieve the title of four-time Berks County Champions. In 2009 he was named second-team All County Defender and in 2010 was named first-team All County Defender. In 2007 he was a member of the Conrad Weiser County Champion soccer team and played left outside mid-fielder during his freshman through junior years.
Survivors include his parents, John and Stephanie McDonald; a brother, Matthew A. McDonald, at home; his maternal grandmother, Lidia Santacruz of Blandon; aunts Nancy McDonald, Melissa Panek, Marcella McDonald, Amy Tripple, Frances Perez and Connie Dominguez; and uncles Joseph McDonald and Orlando Perez.
Also, cousins Alexander Dominguez, Adrian Dominguez, Autumn Hill, Hannah Hill, Sarah Panek, Ethan Panek, Ava Tripple, and Lily Tripple
Services from Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Monday at 10:30 a.m., with the Rev. Thomas L. Pap-palas officiating. Interment in Berks County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5 to 8 p.m., and Monday, 9 to 10:15 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Conrad Weiser Lacrosse Club, 117 Omega Circle, Wernersville, PA 19565. Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.
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for Jonathan McDonald
Shauna Richards
April 12, 2011
Wow..such a tragic loss. Your family is in our prayers during this difficult time. If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to ask.
Susan Christine
March 30, 2011
Stephanie and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray God grants you the strength to bear the grief and pain from the loss of your dear son.
God Bless you!
Susan Christine
Sherry Vazquez
March 30, 2011
Stephanie
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sherry Vazquez & Patti Spitler - Flying Dutchman Ski Club (Relay for Life)
Louise Ganas
March 28, 2011
Stephanie and Family,
My heart goes out to you and your family at this difficult time. May you find find strength to get through this. All my sympathy. May peace be with you.
Becky Klotz
March 28, 2011
Stephanie: so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Ursula Culpepper
March 28, 2011
Steph and John:
May god's grace be upon you during your time of loss. I will continue to pray for your family during these tough times and those yet to come. With "Milt" Love and Friendship
Jon Knorr
March 28, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
Jon Knorr
March 28, 2011
Stephanie;
I am so sorry to hear about your son Jonathan. Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Amy Jarema
March 28, 2011
Stephanie and John: I am truly sadden and my prayers go out to you. My oldest son played lacrosse with Jon and I remember him at the checkout at Redners. I can tell he was so loved by everyone and will be missed....God bless.
March 28, 2011
Dear Stephanie & John,
We are so sorry for your loss. It's so sad and we just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
-Tim & Tammy Smey
The Wolfskill and Stephens Family
March 27, 2011
Our deepest sympathies are with your family at this time. We will keep your in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Steven Hannahoe
March 27, 2011
Stephanie & John and Matthew.I am so sorry for your loss.God will lead you through these difficult times.My deepest sympathy.
March 27, 2011
May the Lord guide you and give you strength during this difficult time. Jon will be missed by many. Now he will have peace and happiness. I am certain he will watch over his family and his friends. He will be sadly missed.
With Love and Prayers, The Daddona's
Angelleaha Hummel
March 27, 2011
To the McDonald family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to all of you. Please take it easy, I know all of you can pull through this.
Mike and Shelly Fizz and Family
March 27, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest sympathy.
Sal & Mary Caloiero and family
March 26, 2011
May God grant you the strength to get through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy for the loss of Jonathan..
Rosemarie Murphy
March 26, 2011
Stephanie & John you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Patty, Emma & Jake Doughman
March 26, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 26, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Jon. I didn't know him but know people who were very close to him.
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