Virginia M. McElwee
SMETHPORT- Virginia M. McElwee, 91, formerly of Emerald Isle, passed away Sunday (Feb. 20, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born May 9, 1919, in Port Allegany, she was a daughter of Elias Leslie and Grace Bliss Huey. On July 5, 1958, in Port Allegany, she married Clarence W. McElwee, who died Aug. 17, 1989.
Mrs. McElwee had worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co. in both Alaska and Georgia; the Sylvania Co. formerly of Emporium, and later with Viko Furniture Co. of Eldred, before her retirement.
She is survived by a sister, Janice (George) Sheerer of Eldred; two brothers, Gerald (Carol) Huey of Ocala, FL, and Norman (Gloria) Huey of Port Allegany; two stepdaughters, Sandra McElwee of Margate, FL, Patricia Gregory of Deland, FL; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Clarence, a sister, Evelyn Huey; and 6 brothers, Leroy Huey, Harold Huey, Chester Huey, Ronald Huey, Robert Huey, and Kenneth Huey.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Feb. 23, 2011) in the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany, with Rev. Michael Culver, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating, Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Port Allegany.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society
Condolences to: Jan Scheerer
226 Canfield Hollow
Eldred, PA 16731