Thomas Earl McMahon

Our family has fond memories of our cousin, Thomas Earl McMahon. We proudly remember him in his WWII uniform, and we enjoyed the exotic gifts he generously sent us from his R&R ports.

It has been a pleasure to meet with and enjoy his his fine family through the years.



Cousins, Jean and Joan Traut, Rapid City, S.D.

I knew the McMahon family as a teen in Monroeville. My dad, an engineer and as a part-time councilman was Tom's friend. Our family ate dinners together at the McMahons. Sometimes I mowed their grass when they were on vacation and fed their dog. I remember going with my Dad to his office and being shown all these prints and plans in the City engineer's office- Very Impressive! My best wishes and blessings to the McMahon family. Maybe my mom and Mrs. McMahon are sharing receipes in heaven, while Dad and Thomas are off fishing in a great lake in heaven. Maybe St. Peter is showing them the best fishing spots! -- Dennis Witt

I first met my cousins, Earl and Marie, when they came to the seminary in Washington, DC for a surprise visit and took me out to a wonderful dinner at a famous seafood restaurant near the White House. When I was later stationed in West Virginia, they invited me to come to stay for a few days with them at their home, as a special vacation between Christmas and New Years. At least three times I took them up on their offer, and enjoyed some "family time" with them. One year, they even nursed me as I came down with the flu. I have fond memories of those family times when I was far from my immediate family in California. May God in his mercy and love keep them in in His warm embrace, together, and forever.

To my cousins,

I have the warmest memories of going to your house with my brothers and sisters during the summer. Your dad spent so much time with us--showing us how the ice cream maker worked, telling us about good books, really listening to us. I always had the feeling that he saw us as individuals, not "the McCauley kids."



Uncle Earl was one of those people I didn't see often, but who made a deep impression on me. He was one of the first college-educated people I knew, certainly the only engineer. And he showed me how patient and generous a person could be--even as kids took over his house.



God bless him and all of you. Love, Kathy

To the McMahon Family

I know you don't know me, nor I you, but I wanted to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your father, and to express to you my appreciation and respect for your Dad. Your Dad gave me my first real job in 1957, when I was 18 years old, with the firm of Greenough,McMahon&Geeenough,Inc. in Butler,PA. Even though I was inexperienced, he assigned me to work on the Butler County Tax Mapping Program, which was the beginning of my learning curve in the field of cartography. His trust in my abilities initiated a 38 year career in cartography. He was a man who provided opportunities for others and truly deserved the respect from those that worked with him.

Dear Dad,
You were a great dad--kind, loving, caring, strong and someone to look up to for a role model. I treasure many moments of our being together. One of my favorites was our last horseback ride together at the ranch. You were also a lifesaver. You saved my life three times! You had many talents and gifts. You were a great listener. I learned how to read maps from you, which came in handy since I travelled all over the U.S. alone. You were good at assembling things and you inspired me to study drafting. I now can assemble almost anything. I treasure the memories of my childhood homes in Macon,GA and Butler, PA. You encouraged John, Brian and myself to learn about our great country. Our family travelled to many sites: Washington, DC, President Truman's home in Missouri, Hot Springs, GA (Pres. Roosevelt's favorite place), Gettysburg and also Rebel sites down South. I loved swimming, riding your back and pretending you were a turtle in the water. Thanks for saving me from drowning in Savannah. I appreciated your strong leadership. You were always understanding, patient and kind. I thank you for teaching me how to drive a car. Wow, what patience! Thank you for supporting and providing for our family over the years. You will be GREATLY missed, Dad. I truly believe there is no separation of time and space for souls. I will continue to share my life's events with you and many more prayers. I pray you followed the Light and that you are at peace in Heaven. You will always be in our hearts and greatly missed. Your loving daughter, Maureen