Neil M. McElhaney
December 5, 1933 - October 7, 2015
Neil McElhaney, 81, of Zanesville, died 7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born Tuesday, December 5, 1933 in Cambridge, the son of Harry McElhaney and Mary (McDermott) McElhaney. He was married on Saturday, February 28, 1959 to Lavella (Sims) McElhaney who survives. Also surviving, one son Steve (Phyllis) McElhaney of Philo; two daughters, Karen McElhaney of Zanesville and Gayle (Kevin) Kozak of Pickerington; five grandchildren, Nelson (Heather) McElhaney and Adam (Jenny) McElhaney all of Duncan Falls; Collin, Jordan, and Kiara Kozak of Pickerington and four great grandsons, Jakob, Blake, Kalob and Dylan McElhaney; one Brother Dr. Joseph (Louise) McElhaney of Zanesville and several nieces and nephews. Neil served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a Past Commander of American Legion Post #29 and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #302, VFW Post #1058 and Amity Lodge #5, Free & Accepted Masons of Ohio. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one sister and brother in law, Terri and Dub Evans. In accordance with Neil's wishes a caring cremation will take place.
Neil McElhaney, 81, of Zanesville, died 7:30 PM, Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. He was born Tuesday, December 5, 1933 in Cambridge, the son of Harry McElhaney and Mary (McDermott) McElhaney. He was... View Obituary & Service Information