Kenneth Willard McElhaney Jr.

Kenneth Willard "Bubby" McElhaney Jr., 73, Southview, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in Washington Hospital. He was born March 24, 1952, in Washington, son of the late Kenneth and Helena "Tootie" Baughman McElhaney. Kenneth worked as a heavy equipment mechanic with the laborer's union #1058 for Brayman Construction and Gacon Construction. He was a member of Westland Sportsman's Club and Southview SNPJ club. Kenneth enjoyed helping others, mechanics and bodywork, gambling, farming and hunting. He called himself "The Deer Slayer". Surviving are spouse, Nancy Kennedy McElhaney; son, Kenneth (Cathy) McElhaney, III of Virginia Beach, Va.; daughter, Kasie McElhaney and son, Sam McElhaney, both of Southview; a grandson, Kenneth McElhaney, IV; granddaughter, Brandi Shook; granddaughter through love, Jeana Mansea; sister, Cathy Jo (Irk) McConnell and brother-in-law, Jack Dawson, both of Southview; brothers from another mother, Bob Spencer of Southview and Chuck Spencer of Avella. He was preceded in death by parents and sister, Lovina "Dolly" Dawson. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 7:30 p.m., Sunday, June 15, at Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321, where funeral services will be held at 7:30 p.m. with Katlyn Taueetia as Celebrant. Interment will be private. Visit at www.coleman-taylorfuneralservices.com