Obituary

Sara Margaret “Peggy” McCartney Hostetler, 82, of North Sewickley Township, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home.

Born on October 31, 1943, in Freedom, PA, she was the daughter of the late John Cunningham and Genevieve (Davis) Aten.

Peggy 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.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale McCartney; second husband, James “Jim” Hostetler; her stepfather, Edward Aten; a brother, John Cunningham; 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; 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; great-grandchildren, Brett, Paxton, Felicity, Brooklynn, Jackson, Sylvia, Owen, Nevaeh, Vivian, Izzy, Larry, Lauren, Dakota, Chris, and Lincoln; a brother, Jim (Lois) Cunningham; a brother-in-law, Herb Brown; a life-long friend, Karen Peffer; as well as numerous extended family, nieces, nephews, church family, and friends.

Friends will be received on Monday, February 16^th from 2-4PM & 6-8PM in the GABAUER-LUTTON FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Chippewa Township, 117 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 17^th at 11AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastors Allan Brooks and Tai Courtemanche officiating.  Friends will be received one hour prior to services.

Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, Rochester.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chippewa United Methodist Church, 2545 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010.