Fundraiser for Stacie Melka Chandler

Hi my name is Jennifer Lunsford and my best friend for life Stacie Melka Chandler went through a very horrific experience on Wednesday, January 10th, 2024. Her husband had been battling depression and some other health issues. Unfortunately, she witnessed him taking his own life along with burning almost everything they owned, including their home. I am reaching out for others to help support her in a time of need. 



There was a small insurance policy on the home and his life. Given the circumstances, I believe neither will be paid to her. So, financial support is going to be needed. I pray that family, friends and the greater community can assist her in this most difficult time.


Stacie is not one to ask for help and I fear she is going to need some after her shock has worn off. The funds collected during this fundraiser will help to pay for funeral expenses and help her to begin rebuilding something of a normal life, including therapy. 



If you are unable to assist financially, please keep her and the family in your thoughts and prayers.



Donnie was a good man that, unfortunately, must have succumbed to all the common pressures of depression and lost what must have been a very hard battle.

You can see in his obituary below that he was actively involved with his community and family.



One friend said this about Donnie “Very sad guy was like a father to so many of us”



Donald "Donnie" Chandler Obituary

Donald R. “Donnie” Chandler, 62 of Athens, PA, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

He was born in Sayre, PA, on January 27, 1961, the son of David and Clarice (Vanderpool) Chandler.

Donnie was an avid hunter and gun collector. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company and the Endless Winds Fire Department.           He enjoyed getting his exercise by walking around town. After Donnie’s first plane trip was over, he then decided it wasn’t so bad and began to enjoy traveling and taking new adventures with Stacie.

He is predeceased by his daughter Anne Marie Chandler, father David Chandler, and wife Sherry A. Chandler.

Donald is survived by his wife Stacie (Melka) Chandler, son David Chandler, step-children Eric Shal, Jessica and Jason Hill and their children, and Darren and Julie Wilson, grandson Branden Chandler, granddaughters Alexis Landmesser and Candice Seeley, and grandson Dakota Rosh. He is also survived by his mother Clarice Chandler, brothers and sisters-in-law Mark and Jennifer Chandler and Bryan and Angie Chandler, sister Daisy VanWhy, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved dog, Cami.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2023 from 11am-1pm at the Lowery-Urban Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral services will follow at 1pm at the funeral home with Chaplain Linda Rogers officiating.

Burial will be in Hanlon Hill Cemetery.