Elmer F. McCartney, 86, of 160 Aspen Lane, Apt. 204, Huntingdon, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at 12:30 am., at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past six months.
Born Oct. 29, 1914, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Clyde W. and Percie (Hess) McCartney.
He married Dorothy Smith Feb. 11, 1937, at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. George Boggs officiating. Mrs. McCartney survives at home, along with three nieces and four nephews. One sister, Mrs. Glenn W. (Betty McCartney) Dore, is deceased.
Mr. McCartney was a lifelong member of the First Regular Baptist Church and served the church in numerous capacities as a former Sunday School secretary, deacon and member of the church bowling team.
He was a member of Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, both of Huntingdon; was a former Lions Club member; and a former firefighter with the Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He was also a life member of the Juniata Foundation for the Blind and was a member of the Huntingdon Country Club.
Mr. McCartney attended the Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1932. He attended Juniata College prior to his employment with The Daily News. He also completed numerous correspondence and advertising courses.
He was employed by Joseph F. Biddle, founder of the modern Daily News, and his successors, John Biddle, Joseph Biddle II and the current publishers, George and Marlene Sample. He retired in 1976 as advertising director, but continued on a part-time basis until 2000.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations. While in the Army, he was trained to be a cook and served aboard a tug boat and landing craft. At the end of the war, he was assigned as a clerk in the American Theatre,attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade.
Mr. McCartney enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards and house painting.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,Huntingdon, with the Rev. David D. Oldham officiating. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.
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Born Oct. 29, 1914, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Clyde W. and Percie (Hess) McCartney.
He married Dorothy Smith Feb. 11, 1937, at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. George Boggs officiating. Mrs. McCartney survives at home, along with three nieces and four nephews. One sister, Mrs. Glenn W. (Betty McCartney) Dore, is deceased.
Mr. McCartney was a lifelong member of the First Regular Baptist Church and served the church in numerous capacities as a former Sunday School secretary, deacon and member of the church bowling team.
He was a member of Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, both of Huntingdon; was a former Lions Club member; and a former firefighter with the Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He was also a life member of the Juniata Foundation for the Blind and was a member of the Huntingdon Country Club.
Mr. McCartney attended the Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1932. He attended Juniata College prior to his employment with The Daily News. He also completed numerous correspondence and advertising courses.
He was employed by Joseph F. Biddle, founder of the modern Daily News, and his successors, John Biddle, Joseph Biddle II and the current publishers, George and Marlene Sample. He retired in 1976 as advertising director, but continued on a part-time basis until 2000.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations. While in the Army, he was trained to be a cook and served aboard a tug boat and landing craft. At the end of the war, he was assigned as a clerk in the American Theatre,attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade.
Mr. McCartney enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards and house painting.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,Huntingdon, with the Rev. David D. Oldham officiating. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.
Source: Obituary
Elmer F. McCartney, 86, of 160 Aspen Lane, Apt. 204, Huntingdon, died Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at 12:30 am., at The Oaks at Westminster Woods, Huntingdon. He had been in failing health for the past six months.
Born Oct. 29, 1914, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Clyde W. and Percie (Hess) McCartney.
He married Dorothy Smith Feb. 11, 1937, at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. George Boggs officiating. Mrs. McCartney survives at home, along with three nieces and four nephews. One sister, Mrs. Glenn W. (Betty McCartney) Dore, is deceased.
Mr. McCartney was a lifelong member of the First Regular Baptist Church and served the church in numerous capacities as a former Sunday School secretary, deacon and member of the church bowling team.
He was a member of Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, both of Huntingdon; was a former Lions Club member; and a former firefighter with the Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He was also a life member of the Juniata Foundation for the Blind and was a member of the Huntingdon Country Club.
Mr. McCartney attended the Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1932. He attended Juniata College prior to his employment with The Daily News. He also completed numerous correspondence and advertising courses.
He was employed by Joseph F. Biddle, founder of the modern Daily News, and his successors, John Biddle, Joseph Biddle II and the current publishers, George and Marlene Sample. He retired in 1976 as advertising director, but continued on a part-time basis until 2000.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations. While in the Army, he was trained to be a cook and served aboard a tug boat and landing craft. At the end of the war, he was assigned as a clerk in the American Theatre,attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade.
Mr. McCartney enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards and house painting.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,Huntingdon, with the Rev. David D. Oldham officiating. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.
Source: Obituary
Born Oct. 29, 1914, in Huntingdon, he was the son of the late Clyde W. and Percie (Hess) McCartney.
He married Dorothy Smith Feb. 11, 1937, at the Fifteenth Street United Methodist Church, Huntingdon, with the Rev. George Boggs officiating. Mrs. McCartney survives at home, along with three nieces and four nephews. One sister, Mrs. Glenn W. (Betty McCartney) Dore, is deceased.
Mr. McCartney was a lifelong member of the First Regular Baptist Church and served the church in numerous capacities as a former Sunday School secretary, deacon and member of the church bowling team.
He was a member of Frank P Hommon American Legion Post No. 24, Standing Stone VFW Post No. 1754, both of Huntingdon; was a former Lions Club member; and a former firefighter with the Huntingdon Hook and Ladder Fire Company. He was also a life member of the Juniata Foundation for the Blind and was a member of the Huntingdon Country Club.
Mr. McCartney attended the Huntingdon public schools and graduated from Huntingdon High School in 1932. He attended Juniata College prior to his employment with The Daily News. He also completed numerous correspondence and advertising courses.
He was employed by Joseph F. Biddle, founder of the modern Daily News, and his successors, John Biddle, Joseph Biddle II and the current publishers, George and Marlene Sample. He retired in 1976 as advertising director, but continued on a part-time basis until 2000.
During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the European Theatre of Operations. While in the Army, he was trained to be a cook and served aboard a tug boat and landing craft. At the end of the war, he was assigned as a clerk in the American Theatre,attaining the rank of Technician Fifth Grade.
Mr. McCartney enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards and house painting.
Funeral services will be held at 11 am. Saturday, Sept. 8, at the John B. Brown Funeral Home,Huntingdon, with the Rev. David D. Oldham officiating. Interment will be made in the Riverview Cemetery, Huntingdon.
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