Obituary of Harry C. McKinley

McKINLEY – Harry C., 91 of East Taylor Twp., passed away June 10, 2011 at Cambria Care Center. Born March 1, 1920 in Johnstown, son of the late Charles B. and Bernice M. (Blyler) McKinley. Preceded in death by wife, Wilda (Good) McKinley; sister, Alice Motter; half brothers, John,Clark and Robert; half sisters, Louise Keating, Catherine Novasal and Laura Helman. Survived by children, Charla (Joseph) DiVittorio, of Middletown; and Douglas (Diana) McKinley, of Nanty Glo. 4 Grandchildren. 11 Great Grandchildren. Brother of Claude (Pat) McKinley, of Johnstown; and Mildred (Donald) Tingley, New York; and numerous nieces and nephews. 1940 graduate of Johnstown High School. Retired from Bethlehem Steel with 37 years of service, having worked in the Lower Works and the General Office. WW II Navy veteran. Life member of Menoher Post 155 VFW, Johnstown. Former recording secretary and treasurer for the Greater Johnstown Retired Mens Club. Former volunteer with the Greater Johnstown Cambria County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lifelong member of Pleasant Valley Golf Course, where he was an avid golfer. Friends will be received from 6-8 pm on Monday at the Askew-Houser Funeral Homes, Inc., Ebensburg, where funeral service will be held at 11am on Tuesday, Pastor Horace “Butch” Derr, officiating. Interment, Headricks Union Cemetery. Military Rite by Menoher Post 155 VFW Ritual Team.