Sandra M. Cross

Sandra M. (McWha) Cross, 76, of Worcester, died January 18, 2013, in Parsons Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 5, 1936, in Omaha, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Jack P. and Maxine V. (Smith) McWha. Mrs. Cross was formerly employed as an inspector for the Wright Machine Corporation. She is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Donald Cross of Worcester; three sons, Jeffrey Cross, David Cross of Auburn and Harold Cross of North Brookfield; a brother, Douglas McWha of Oregon; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial graveside service celebrating the life of Sandra and burial of the cremains will take place at 11:00a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Hope Cemetery in Worcester. The family suggests those wishing to make a memorial donation in her memory consider the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718 Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester, is entrusted with the arrangements. Her obituary is also at www.mercadantefuneral.com, where personal messages of support may be left for the family.