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Russell A. McCoy

1972 - 2025

BORN

1972

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

P. David Newhouse Funeral Home

215 Church St.

New Alexandria, Pennsylvania

Russell McCoy Obituary

Russell Allen "Russ" McCoy, 53, of New Alexandria, passed away Oct. 28, 2025, at home. He was born March 22, 1972, to the late Richard and Barbara (Prettman) McCoy. He was a retired landscaper. Russ is survived by his wife of 26 years, Mary Jo Shellgren; two children, Ashley Shellgren (Austin Cassa) and Corey Shellgren; seven grandchildren; and a brother, George McCoy. As per his wishes, there will be no public visitations or services. P. DAVID NEWHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, 215 Church St., New Alexandria, PA 15670, 724-668-2248, entrusted with arrangements. To send condolences, please visit www.NewhouseFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Triblive Online Only on Nov. 1, 2025.

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