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Obituary of Irene McCartney

Name of Deceased Irene McCartney
Age
Date of Death 06/21/2014
Date of Birth 05/29/1914
Funeral Home Kader-Neff Funeral Home

Irene Elizabeth McCartney May 29, 1914 Jun 21, 2014 Irene Elizabeth McCartney, 100, a resident of The Oaks at Pleasant Gap, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at her home at the Oaks. She was born on May 29, 1914, in Bellefonte, a daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Tate Mulberger.

On June 26, 1937, she married Harold Edward McCartney, who preceded her in death on June 25, 1999.

She was a graduate of Bellefonte High School. Irene was a homemaker but had worked for several years at the Bellefonte Middle School Cafeteria. She was a life member of the Zion Community Church where she had taught Sunday School. She served and was president for many years of the Zion Cemetery Association. Irene enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and was an accomplished seamstress. She was a wonderful cook and baker. She loved playing cards, particularly 500, and was a member of a local card club. She was an avid Penn State fan and held football season tickets for many years.

In addition to her husband and parents, Irene was preceded in death by a daughter, Molly Elizabeth Witmer, on Sept. 9, 1987, as well as four sisters and one brother. She is survived by a son, Carl “Bud” (Patricia) McCartney, of Boalsburg; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandson.

Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Zion Community Church, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte, with Rev. Charles Stump officiating. Friends will be received Tuesday, June 24, 2014, from 6 – 8 p.m. and Wednesday, June 25, from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery, Walker Township. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Zion Community Church, 3261 Zion Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Online condolences can be made at www.Kader-Neff.com.