Obituary of Samuel L. McKee

Samuel L. McKee, 85, of Titusville, passed away Saturday afternoon August 10, 2013 at Southwoods Assisted Living Community following a lengthy illness. Sam was born on August 14, 1927 in McKean County, PA, a son of the late Ervin and Fern Boyd McKee. He was married to Shirley Hannold on June 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on January 4, 1984. Sam was a veteran having served in the US Navy as a medic from 1945 until his honorable discharge in 1948. Sam had worked his entire career at GTE Sylvania until his retirement in 1986 at which time he was plant manager. He is survived by the following children; Gary McKee of Oil City, Ronald McKee and wife Kari of Yorktown, VA, and Sandra Voisin of Titusville, FL; a daughter-in-law, Nancy Evans of Hydetown; grandchildren, Crystal Wise of Bally, PA, Adam McKee of San Diego, CA, Katie Stearns of Titusville, PA, Cortney Tarr of Titusville, PA, Michael McCord of Florida, Lauren McKee of Olean, NY, and Ty McKee of Yorktown, VA; great grandchildren, Benjamin and Abbi Wise, Lydia Ralston, Nathaniel and Ian Stearns, and Elijah McKee; and a sister, Bertha Nickel of Arkport, NY. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen McKee and a grandson, Travis McKee. No public calling hours will be observed. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. Titusville , PA 16354 is in charge of arrangements. The family asks that memorials be made to Hospice of Crawford County 310 N. Monroe Street Titusville, PA 16354 or to the First Presbyterian Church 216 N. Franklin St. Titusville, PA 16354.