Claude "Bud" McKinley

McKinley – Claude (“Bud”), 85 of Johnstown, PA died peacefully on May 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born January 16, 1931, in Johnstown, son of Charles and Bessie McKinley. Preceded in death by parents, brothers, Clark, John, Robert, and Harry, and sisters, Cass, Louise, Laura, and Alice (Pat). Survived by wife, Pat, of 62 years, children Greg, married to LuAnn (Feathers), Mark married to Kathy (Fitzpatrick), and Tracey wife of Richard Maher, grandchildren, Adam, Alissa, Tamira, and Brittany, and great-grandchildren, Samantha and Benjamin, sister, Mildred (Mutz) Tingley, sister-in-law, June Hammer, and brother-in-law, James Webb. Bud was the youngest of 10 children. He was a 1948 graduate of Johnstown High School. Bud retired after 45 years of service at Penelec and held various officer positions with the IBEW, Local 459. He was an avid Steeler fan and enjoyed travelling the world with Pat. His unselfish, gentle ways and dry humor will be greatly missed. Family and friends will be received from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. on Thursday at Harris Funeral Home, Richland Township, where Vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Fr. David S. Peles, Pastor. Committal will be at Grandview Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be directed to either St. Benedict Catholic Church, 2310 Bedford Street, Johnstown PA 15904 or Windber Hospice, 600 Somerset Avenue, Windber, PA 15963 in Bud’s name.