Hendersonville, Pennsylvania
Age 81
HENDERSONVILLE-Joseph "Skip" Leslie McGrath, 81, of Hendersonville, died March 7, 2015 at the Elizabeth House. He was born in Pittsburgh to the late Lawrence McGrath and Harriet Leslie McGrath. He was also preceded in death by 3 siblings, Joan Cairns, James McGrath and Kathleen Geoghegan.
Skip proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the recipient of the National Defense, United Nations, Good Conduct and Korean Service Medals. Skip also received a Presidential Unit Citation. He loved his family and was well liked by his neighbors and friends. Skip loved his dog Katie and adored taking long walks with all of his adopted dogs.
Skip is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Cumer McGrath of Hendersonville, his daughters Laurie Thomas Spangler and her husband Scott of Virginia and Jill Thomas Fair and her husband John of Ohio; a grandson, Jeremy Fair; special nephews Daniel Mayer of Pennsylvania and Jim McGrath of Florida, and many other nieces and nephews. Skip is also survived by two sisters; Virginia Lance of Pennsylvania and Harriet Embersits of Connecticut.
In lieu of flowers as per Skips wishes, donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice 571 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to your choice of Animal Shelters.
An on line register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com. Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and Cremation Memorial Center are assisting the family with arrangements.
Dot,
Skip was a great man, and am very saddened by his passing. I remember going for long dog walks as a child and the relentless songs he would make up on the fly. In another life, he might have been a professional singer.
Love you,
Jeremy Fair
April 05, 2015 | Hamilton, VA
Dot,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Skip from high school days. He was so nice, always smiling and putting up with our escapades. My heart goes out to you, Laurie, Jill and your family.
Nancy Maupin (Salsgiver)
March 21, 2015 | Waikoloa, HI
I'm sorry to hear about Skips passing. The world has lost a wonderful person who had a smile that would light up a room. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Gigi
March 16, 2015 | Milton, FL
Dot
Sorry to hear about Skip's passing. He was so kind and friendly to me for the few years I knew him. Condolences to you all and may the peace and comfort of God be with you.
Love always
Dan Turner
March 15, 2015 | Lee's Summit, MO
Mrs. McGrath, Laurie, and Jill,
Please accept my condolences on Skip's passing. I was very sad to hear the news that Laurie shared with us (her college friends). I grew up just down the road in northern West Virginia and have fond memories of visiting with Laurie and her family at your beautiful home outside of Pittsburgh. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Nickolich
March 15, 2015 | New Bern, NC
Laurie and I were college friends at Virginia Tech and still remain in touch. I was saddened to hear of Skip's passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I hope that your memories will give you comfort.
Ann Walker
March 13, 2015 | Chesapeake, VA
Dottie: He is at Peace with his brother and sisters. Kathleen is there to great him.
May they rest in peace.
Jim Geoghegan
La Canada, Ca
March 12, 2015
I'm gonna miss you Skip!!!Don't worry about Dottie and Katie, I will look out for them. Rest in Heaven my friend.
Georgia
Georgia Clark
March 11, 2015 | Hendersonville, NC
Dottie,
Our deepest condolence to you and your family. We will certainly miss Skip in our office as it was always a joy to see him - he always made us laugh every time he came into the office. We will be thinking of you during this time.
Dr. Newsom & Staff
William Newsom
March 11, 2015 | Etowah, NC
