Obituary

Sharon Grace Donaldson, age 79, of Buffalo Mills, PA, passed away on December 27, 2025, surrounded by family at home. Shari was born on March 29, 1946, in Bombay, India to Cecil John and Eunice Estella (Scott) Buffam.  She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Anne Bethel Buffam and brother David John Buffam, and great-grandaughter Amelia Lynn Donaldson.

Shari is survived by her husband of 58 years Edwin B. Donaldson.  Sons Christopher Benning Donaldson, 57; Edwin Todd Donaldson, 54, and spouse Kimberly; and Alexander John Donaldson, 51, and spouse Linda.  Grandchildren, Montana Cheyenne, Timothy Edwin, Bailey Lynn, Abigail Grace, Chloe Jane, Quincy John, Kenna Grace, and Aiden Alexander.  Great-grandchildren Kyrie Avonta, Matthew Edwin Todd, Norman Franklin.  Nephews Kevin Buffam, Jeremy Buffam, and Julian Buffam.

Until the age of twelve, India was her world, including her time at Breeks Memorial boarding school and her family home in Bombay. Then she moved to Wisconsin for junior and senior high school and attended Columbia Bible College in Columbia, South Carolina, where she met her husband. They were married on June 5, 1967, and began a lifetime of ministry together. She faithfully served as a missionary in Malaysia and Thailand for sixteen years before continuing her service to the Lord as a pastor’s wife in Virginia, Maine, and Pennsylvania. In her later years, she found great joy working at Hebrews, making coffee drinks and brightening the days of everyone she met.

She will be remembered for her joyful spirit, generous heart, and unwavering loyalty. She spent time reading the Bible and praying, taking daily walks, and caring for her family. She cherished conversations with her lifelong friend Lynette. Her life reflected a deep love for the Lord and a genuine love for others, leaving a legacy of faith, kindness, and steadfast devotion.  Her favorite book of the Bible was Psalms, in particular Psalm 1:2.

A private family graveside memorial will take place on December 29.  In lieu of flowers, cards may be sent to 113 Sugar Hollow Rd, Buffalo Mills, PA 15534.