John R. McGrew

John R. “Mac” McGrew, 82, of Mingo Junction, Ohio died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home.  He was born January 13, 1933 in Steubenville, OH a son of the late John P. and Hazel Haynes McGrew.  Mac graduated from Steubenville High School in 1950 and was an avid Big Red fan.  Bob served in the U.S. Army Airborne from 1951 to 1954 and retired from Weirton Steel Company.  He was also a member of the Weirton Steel 25 Year Club.  Bob taught at the Jefferson Community College in the electrical department and also at the West Virginia Northern Community College.  He loved to fish and golf.  Preceding Bob in death were his wife Dorothy Jean Garber McGrew in 2000 and brother Paul Frederick McGrew in July of 1950.  Surviving are his daughter Pamela (Dave) Giannamore of Mingo Junction, OH; son Robert (Debbie) McGrew of Wintersville, OH; brother William (Sandie) McGrew of Charleston, SC; two sisters Elizabeth “Buzz” (William) Guinn of Granbury, TX and Patty (Ronald) Davis of Steubenville, OH; six grandchildren Matthew, Patrick, Shaun, Ivy, Lynnette and Sammy; several great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Friends may call at Dunlope – Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville Friday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. where a service will be held Saturday 10 a.m. with his brother William McGrew officiating.  Burial at Union Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to the Jefferson County United Way.

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