Don C. McElhaney, Sr., 91, of Fenelton, PA passed away on July 16, 2024, at his residence.
Born on January 26, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the late John E. “Jay” McElhaney and Sarah J. (Livingston) McElhaney.
Don graduated from Butler High School in 1951. Upon graduation, he went to work at Armco in Processing Maintenance, where he retired after 41 years of service. Don was an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed attending Butler High School sporting events. Don belonged to the Keystone Squares and spent many years traveling and square dancing. He was a member of Community Alliance Church and volunteered as a frontline greeter. Don and his wife, Connie, even attended State Square-Dancing in California and Hawaii. Don enjoyed reading and his favorite subject was history. Above all, Don loved his family and always supported his grandchildren and great grandchildren in all their activities.
Surviving is his wife, Connie Y. (McPherson) McElhaney, whom he married on October 8, 1952, two sons: Don C. “Budd” (Louella) McElhaney, Jr. and Ralph McElhaney of Fenelton, PA, two daughters: Peggy (Sis) Kollister of Houston, TX and Sue (Buzz) Christy of Fenelton, PA, nine grandchildren: Travis (Kelly) McElhaney, Stephanie McElhaney, Cory (Jenn) Kollister, Clint Kollister, Brittany Morrow, Taylor (Ben) Green- Griffith, Elizabeth (Greg) Downey, Eric (Kiley) Christy, and Eli (Sarah) Christy, 21 great grandchildren, one brother: Pete (Kerry) McElhaney of Butler, PA, four sisters: Joyce (Jack) Munsey of Melvin Village, N.H., Sally (Bob) Stern of Hummelstown, PA, Anne Schaffner of Houston, TX, and Mary Hughes of Concord, MA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother: Duane McElhaney, one infant great granddaughter, and 2 brothers-in-law.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 E. North Street, Butler, PA 16001, with Pastor Dr. Denny Krajacic officiating.
A Burial will follow at Butler County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VNA Hospice at 154 Hindman Road, Butler, PA 16001 or Community Alliance Church at 800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA 16001.
All who knew Don are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.