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Harold R. McKelvey

1957 - 2022

BORN

1957

DIED

2022

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Harold McKelvey Obituary

Harold R. McKelvey, 64, of Sharon, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, in his home.

Harold was born May 23, 1957, in Brookfield, OH, a son of the late John F. and Dorothy (Weston) McKelvey. He was a 1976 graduate of Brookfield High School.

He worked his entire career as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Local 216. As a semi driver, Harold worked for Chatterton Trucking, Sharon, Yourga Trucking, Wheatland, Wilmington Oil, West Middlesex, and as an owner operator.

Harold was of the Pentecostal faith.

An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his family and dog.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Debora Montgomery; two daughters, Jennifer McKelvey Ford and her husband Michael Ford, Girard, OH, and Sonya McKelvey and her husband Steven Luckett, Masury; four grandchildren, Allison, Mia, Marc and Julie; three sisters, Patricia Troyer, Hermitage, Bertha "Sis" Clark and her husband Delbert, Sharon, and Dorothy Benton, Sharon; and two brothers, Keith McKelvey, Sharon, and William "Bill" McKelvey and his wife Mary, Masury.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by a brother, John W. McKelvey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Shenango Valley Animal Shelter, 2599 Broadway Rd., Hermitage, PA 16148.

Calling hour will be 4 p.m. until the time of the service Wednesday (01/12/2022) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, in the funeral home.

Interment: Mt. Washington Cemetery, Jefferson Twp.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mahoning Matters on Jan. 11, 2022.

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J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. of Sharon

1090 E State Street, Sharon, PA 16146

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5:00 p.m.

J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. of Sharon

1090 E State Street, Sharon, PA 16146

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1090 E State Street, Sharon, PA 16146

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