Glenn Ellsworth "Irish" McKay, 87, of Jefferson Avenue, Washington, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 30, 2000, in Manor Care Nursing Home, McMurray, following a lengthy illness. He was born December 3, 1912, in New Kensington, a son of Charles and Mae Sharer McKay. Mr. McKay was a member of Third United Presbyterian Church for 54 years and played dartball for the church as long as his health permitted. He attended Washington schools. Mr. McKay was employed by Country Belle Dairy for many years and was last employed by Industrial Gasket for nine years prior to retirement. He was active with Little League baseball and was an umpire. On February 2, 1938, he married Jessie Margaret Craig, who died February 25, 1987. Surviving are a son, John A. McKay of Shamokin; a daughter, Judith Ann Dobscha of Washington; two sisters, Norma Jean Woodburn of Richmond, Ohio, and Thelma Earley of Washington; two grandchildren, Ronald Neil and Lauri Lynn; and six great-granddaughters. Deceased is a brother, Morgan Charles McKay. Copyright ©2000 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, May 19, 2000 Glenn E. McKay
54-year member of Third UP Church