Roberta J. McDonald, 79, New Paris, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Center For Hospice Care in Elkhart at 2:24 p.m.

She was born on April 13, 1938 the daughter Cornelius and Lois (Christophel) Reuter in Mishawaka. On Nov. 19, 1960 she married Carl McDonald; he preceded her in death on June 3, 2005.

Roberta was survived by her siblings, Dorothy Kistler of New Paris; Herbert (Patricia) Reuter of Milford; and Joann (Robin) Boyer of Lake Tippecanoe; nieces and nephews, Valerie (Robert) Haywood of Milford; Kimberly Reuter of Chicago, Ill.; Michael Reuter of Carmel; and Marie Pennington of Elkhart.  Roberta was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Roberta graduated from New Paris High School in 1956 and was a life long employee of Johnson Controls (Formerly Penn Controls) in Goshen. She retired after 44 years of faithful service. Roberta enjoyed caring for many dogs over the years, most recently her best dog friend, Cricket. In her early years she enjoyed bowling, and in her golden years, volunteering at Goshen Hospital as a pink coat, and cheering on the Cubs.

A funeral service will be held in Roberta’s honor at 11 a.m. Monday, July 17 at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Milford. Pastor Nelda Risden of Bethany Church of the Brethren will officiate. Burial will follow at Milford Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 9:30-11 a.m.; service will directly follow at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Elkhart Center for Hospice Care, or the Elkhart County Humane Society.

Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center is assisting the family with arrangements.