Kara Marie Giegerich Donaldson

Kara was a 1998 graduate of Warren Area High School. Until her health no longer allowed, Kara worked for R.W. Larson as an administrative assistant. A very active member of the First United Methodist Church, Kara touched the lives of many, and will always be remembered for her singing and love of music. She also enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, kayaking and was a dedicated Pittsburgh Pirates, Steelers and Penguins fan.

In addition to her parents, Kara is survived by her husband of 13 years, Matt A. Donaldson; two sisters, Lori Snyder and husband, Blair of Lake City, and Jena Baile and husband, Jason of York; three nephews, Joel Snyder, Nevyn Baile and Eli Donaldson; two nieces, Hope Snyder and Rosslyn Donaldson; her mother- and father-in-law, Gail Donaldson and Rev. Gary Donaldson of Waterford; brother-in-law, Shane Donaldson and wife, Colleen of Edinboro; her canine companion, Dozer; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Kara was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Richard and Hazel Giegerich; and maternal grandparents, Myron and Pauline Rapp.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9 at First United Methodist Church, 200 Market St., Warren, Pa., with Rev. Dr. Mark Hecht, and Rev. Jon Swart, co-officiating, and Rev. Marcus Briggs, assisting. At Kara’s request, please wear your favorite Pittsburgh attire; but because she loved people more than her teams, guests are encouraged to wear their favorite team’s apparel.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Cancer Care Center at Warren General, 2 Crescent Park West, Warren, PA 16365.

The Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the obituary online, or send the family e-condolences, please visit www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com.