Loraine J. Mcfarland

Loraine J. McFarland, 89, formerly of Prescott, Arizona, died peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.

She was born March 12, 1930 in Saginaw, Michigan to Loren and Edna (Frost) Haffner. She graduated from Clarks Summit High School and from Keystone Community College. She played softball and field hockey in the days when women’s teams still wore skirts.

On June 4, 1949 she married Donald H. McFarland in Arlington, Virginia.  He died January 20, 2018.

Mrs. McFarland, a former Syracuse resident, moved with her husband to Prescott, Arizona following retirement to explore the west and travel to National Parks. Together, they visited all 48 continental states.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching Jeopardy! She loved classic movies, and could recite filmographies of famous or obscure actors. She had an impressive collection of stamps and handmade birdhouses. She especially enjoyed time with her grandsons.

Survivors include a daughter, Lauren (Tom) Murto of Goshen; five grandsons, Ian and Cameron McFarland, and Andrew, David, and Michael Murto; a sister, Virginia (George) Londy of Fowlerville, Michigan; and a brother, Warren (Betty) Haffner of State College, Pennsylvania.

Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Lynn David McFarland.

Cremation will take place at Yoder-Culp Crematory, Goshen. Her family plans to hold a private celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Goshen Home Care & Hospice, 1721 S Main St. Goshen.