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Charles H. McCartney
Charles H. McCartney, 87 of Lorain died on Friday, March 7, 2008 at
Firelands Regional Medical Center in Sandusky following a brief illness.
Mr. McCartney was born in Lorain on July 12, 1920, the son of the late
Adam & Elizabeth (nee Fradley) McCartney. He was a lifelong resident of
Lorain and a graduate of Lorain High School. He also graduated from Lorain
Business College. He volunteered with the former Black River Volunteer Fire
Department for 17 years.
He served in the US Army Air Force as a staff sergeant during WW II. He
received the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, EAME Theater Service Medal
and the American Theater Service Medal. He was a member of VFW Post in
Amherst.
Mr. McCartney was a retired industrial engineer at US Steel in Lorain.
He retired in the early 1970's following 40 years of service.
He was a very active member of the former Christ United Methodist
Church in Lorain. He participated in the actual construction of the church
building.
Mr. McCartney was a renowned statewide for his racquetball abilities,
winning several tournaments. He also enjoyed fishing.
Mr. McCartney is survived by his daughter Bonnie L. Manzari of New
York, NY., sons Kenneth C. McCartney of Lorain, Keith D McCartney of
Annandale, VA., Charles A. McCartney of Bakersfield, CA, one grandchild, and
one brother Burt McCartney of Shaker Heights.
He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy (nee Stewart) McCartney
on March 11, 2001, brothers Wayne McCartney, William McCartney, and Donald
McCartney and two sisters Ella and Luella McCartney.
Friends may call Friday, March 14, 2008 from 2:00 PM until funeral
time at 6:00 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals,
1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052. The Rev. Matthew Darrin, co-pastor
of the Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church will officiate.
Military honors will be provided at the close of the funeral service
jointly by VFW Post 451 and the American Legion Post 30.
Burial will be later in the Ohio Veterans Home Cemetery in Sandusky.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Animal
Protective League of Lorain County 8303 Murray Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035
or The Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago,
Ill. 60601-7633
CONDOLENCES
From: Cortez
Relation: Cousin
Please accept my condolences re: your father Charles H. McCartney. I am
Patricia Cortez (nee Stewart), my father (Robert Angus) was your mothers
brother. Also , belated condolences on the passing of Aunt Dorothy. I have
not seen anyone in your branch of the family since I was a teen-ager but
have fond memories of a few visits. I read the announcement in the Morning
Journal this morning and wanted to convey my sympathies. Sincerely, Pat (Theclancy56@aol.com)
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