Sara Margaret “Peggy” McCartney Hostetler, 82, of North Sewickley Township, passed away unexpectedly on February 12th, 2026 at her home.
She was born in Freedom on October 31st, 1943, a daughter of the late John Cunningham and Genevieve (Davis) Aten. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale McCartney, her second husband, James “Jim” Hostetler, her stepfather, Edward Aten, a brother, John Cunningham, her sisters, Jean Brown and Barbara Cunningham; and a sister-in-law, Colleen (Henry) Phillips. She is survived by her loving children: Mark (Tina) McCartney, Scot (Jamie) McCartney, Jodi (Bryan) Marshall, and Beth (Mark) Donaldson; as well as her grandchildren: Michael (Victoria) Chufe, Landon (Nicole) Donaldson, Aaron (Michelle) Chufe, Levi (Mercedes) Donaldson, Sarabeth (Andre) Donaldson, Leah McCartney, Tyler (Emma) McCartney, Dakota Burnette, Larry (Melissa) Higley, and Matt (Jennifer) Marshall; along with her great-grandchildren: Brett, Paxton, Felicity, Brooklynn, Jackson, Sylvia, Owen, Nevaeh, Vivian, Izzy, Larry, Lauren, Dakota, Chris, and Lincoln; a brother, Jim (Lois) Cunningham; as well as a brother-in-law, Herb Brown, a life-long friend, Karen Peffer, as well as numerous extended family, nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.
Sara worked for many years as a receptionist for Dr. Jeffrey Wahl. She was a devoted member of Chippewa United Methodist Church, where she made many lasting friendships. She frequented Prayer Mountain every Wednesday and spent her free time with her family and crafting.
Friends will be received on Monday, February 16th from 2-4 P.M. & 6-8 P.M. in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, who was in charge of her arrangements, and where a funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17th at 11AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Allan Brooks and Tai Courtemanche officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to services on Tuesday, February 17th at 10 A.M.
Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 273 PA-68, Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.