William Douglas "Doug" McElhaney, age 58, of Scipio St., Jamestown, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Tuesday evening, November 26, 2019 in the ER of UPMC Horizon Greenville.
He was born in Greenville on August 1, 1961 to William M. and Patricia A. (Radish) McElhaney. Doug was a 1979 graduate of Jamestown High School. He attended Thiel College and graduated from Slippery Rock College in 1985 with a B.S. in History/Education.
From 1985-1989 Doug served his country as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Corp. He was a current member and past President of Jamestown Borough Council, current President of the Jamestown Borough Municipal Authority, treasurer of the NW PA Democratic Alliance and a member of Jamestown Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed reading about world and ancient history.
He is survived by his parents of Jamestown, a brother, James A. McElhaney and his wife Sally of Washington, PA; a niece, Mackenzie E. McElhaney and her Fiance Kurt Neubauer of Tucson, AZ; a nephew, Matthew Bizzack and his wife Laura of Bridgeville, PA; great-nephew/neice, Luke and Clare Bizzack and three young men whom he thought of as sons, Lucas Martsolf and his wife Lindsay and their children Addison and Lucy of Hollidysburg, PA; Joseph Martsolf of Olympia, WA and Louis Martsolf of Hermitage, PA.
Doug was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Kenneth K. and Mary E. McElhaney and maternal grandparents, Charles Radish and Eleanor Radish-Stigliano.
Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be in Park Lawn Cemetery, Jamestown. Memorial contributions may be made to Jamestown V.F.D., 208 Depot St., Jamestown, PA, 16134 or the charity of the donor's choice. All arrangements have been entrusted to Loutzenhiser-Randall Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 416 Liberty St., Jamestown.
My husband and I were really shocked to hear about Doug s passing .Doug was a very nice man and friend of ours . We are sending our condolence and Prayers to the McElhaney
Sending my deepest sympathy to the famiky. I remember Doug as being kind, friendly and quiet. It is a shock to ve reading this today. RIP, Doug.
Was shocked to hear this he will be missed by many may God be with his family during this difficult time. A fellow classmate Jody
Doug was a true treasure to the Northwest Democrat Alliance and the Dale E. Haws Memorial Scholarship. His wisdom and humor were always available. Doug was always available to help in any way that he could with his time, energy and quick sense of humor. Doug truly loved his family and extended family and spoke of them often. Doug will be missed by everyone he met beyond what words can express. Our sincere and deepest sympathy to Bill, Pat and the McElhaney Family.
Pat and I am sorry to hear about Doug .
Pat and Bill I am sorry to hear about Doug .
Tragic and heartbreaking having Doug snatched away from his family,friends, community and so many he lovingly and loyally served . No wonder he was so admired and will be so greatly missed.
Tragic and heartbreaking having Doug snatched away from his family, friends, community and so many he lovingly and loyally served. No wonder he was so admired.
George and I were so shocked and sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was such an asset to the Jamestown Community and will be sorely missed. He had a great sense of humor and I appreciated getting to know him at different functions at the Manor. Our sympathy and love to the Pat and Bill and the family.
I never saw Doug when he didn’t have a smile on his face. Sincere sympathy for all his family and loved ones close to Doug.
My deepest condolences to your family. Doug was a wonderful man who served his community to the fullest. It was a pleasure working with him. I will surely miss his smile and sense of humor.
My sincerest condolences to the McElhaney family. Prayers for Doug, who was a true gentleman. He always had a kind word and a smile for everyone he met. He will be missed!
Prayers to the McElhaney family for Gods mercy and grace during this difficult time. Thanks for your service to our country and to our hometown community. You will be truly missed by many.
So sorry for your loss Bill and Pat. Doug was one great friendly guy❤ He will be missed by all!
So very sorry to hear of Dougs passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and Bill .
I am truly saddened to learn of the passing of my old friend, Doug McElhaney. To Bill, Pat, James and family, my heart goes out to you.
Our heartfelt sympathies to the McElhaney family and
to the Jamestown community. Doug was a wonderful man who will be missed by many.
We are so saddened to hear about the passing of our old friend Doug will truly be missed. Bill, Pat, James and Family our heart goes out to you.
Never in my wildest dream would I have expected to read about Doug. I am so very sorry. What a wonderful person. Never knew him not to have a smile. My heart just aches for all of you. As for the pain we all feel now, he will never be forgotten but as time goes by it will be easier to remember him and all his love.
Prayers to the McElhaney family for Gods mercy and grace during this difficult time. Thanks for your service to our country and to our hometown community. You will be truly missed by many. Metro Lagu
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