Kenneth Willard "Bubby" McElhaney Jr.

Kenneth Willard "Bubby" McElhaney Jr. obituary

Kenneth Willard "Bubby" McElhaney Jr.

Kenneth McElhaney Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services on Sep. 10, 2025.

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Kenneth Willard 'Bubby' McElhaney Jr., 73 years old of Southview, died 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; daughter Kasie McElhaney; and son Sam McElhaney both of Southview; a grandson Kenneth McElhaney, IV; grand daughter, Brandi Shook; grand daughter thru love, Jeana Mansea; sister Cathy Jo (Irk) McConnell; 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 2-4 & 6-7:30 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services 3378 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321 where funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM with Katlyn Taueetia as Celebrant.

Interment will be private.

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