Obituary for Neil William McCartney
Neil William McCartney, 97, of Walltown/Grampian, passed away Thursday January 12, 2017 at his residence after an illness.
Born August 8, 1919 in Grampian, he was the son of Thomas and Annie (Clark) McCartney. Mr. McCartney was a welder and had retired from the Budd Company in Philadelphia. He also was a US Army Air Corp Veteran of the Second World War having served with the Engineers.
He was a member of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian where he had been a member of the Holy Name Society.
On September 6, 1942 in Barnegat, NJ, he wed the former Anne L. Jarossy who preceded him in death on March 14, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sister Carole McCartney IHM, a sister Margaret Hogan, and six brothers Paul, Lee, James, Edward, Patrick and Martin McCartney.
Surviving are four children: Cheryl Doherty and husband Robert of New Park, Neil McCartney Jr. and wife Teresa of Williamstown, NJ, Michael McCartney and wife Sharon of Walltown and Kevin McCartney and wife Vickie of Owensboro, KY.
Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 sisters. Edith Wheeler and husband Virgil “Dick” of Walltown, Ruth Ann Dunlap and husband Willard of DuBois and Ethel Haugen of Oklahoma City, OK.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church Main St. Grampian, PA on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at 10:30 AM, with Reverend Father Mark J. Mastrian as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Grampian.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of 300 State Street Curwensville, PA 16833 on Tuesday January 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and again on Wednesday from 9 AM until 10 AM, when the procession will depart for the church.
The Rosary will be recited at 1:45 PM Tuesday by members of St. Theresa Guild of St. Bonaventure Church and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 7:45 PM Tuesday both at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Born August 8, 1919 in Grampian, he was the son of Thomas and Annie (Clark) McCartney. Mr. McCartney was a welder and had retired from the Budd Company in Philadelphia. He also was a US Army Air Corp Veteran of the Second World War having served with the Engineers.
He was a member of St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church in Grampian where he had been a member of the Holy Name Society.
On September 6, 1942 in Barnegat, NJ, he wed the former Anne L. Jarossy who preceded him in death on March 14, 2011. He was also preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Sister Carole McCartney IHM, a sister Margaret Hogan, and six brothers Paul, Lee, James, Edward, Patrick and Martin McCartney.
Surviving are four children: Cheryl Doherty and husband Robert of New Park, Neil McCartney Jr. and wife Teresa of Williamstown, NJ, Michael McCartney and wife Sharon of Walltown and Kevin McCartney and wife Vickie of Owensboro, KY.
Also surviving are 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 3 sisters. Edith Wheeler and husband Virgil “Dick” of Walltown, Ruth Ann Dunlap and husband Willard of DuBois and Ethel Haugen of Oklahoma City, OK.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church Main St. Grampian, PA on Wednesday January 18, 2017 at 10:30 AM, with Reverend Father Mark J. Mastrian as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Grampian.
Friends will be received at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of 300 State Street Curwensville, PA 16833 on Tuesday January 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM and again on Wednesday from 9 AM until 10 AM, when the procession will depart for the church.
The Rosary will be recited at 1:45 PM Tuesday by members of St. Theresa Guild of St. Bonaventure Church and a Scripture Vigil Service will be conducted at 7:45 PM Tuesday both at the funeral home.
The family suggests contributions be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com
The Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Previous Events
Service
Tuesday
17
Jan
1:45 PM
- 2:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Rosary Service
Visitation
Tuesday
17
Jan
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Visitation
Tuesday
17
Jan
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Tuesday
17
Jan
7:45 PM
- 8:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Scripture Vigil Service
Visitation
Wednesday
18
Jan
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Wednesday
18
Jan
11:30 AM
- 10:00 AM
St. Bonaventure Roman Catholic Church
461 Main Street
P.O. Box F
Grampian, PA 16838
Mass of Christian Burial
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Bonaventure Cemetery
306 Walnut Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Memorial Contribution
Charity of Donor's Choice
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