Obituaries

Paul McFadden Alexander

Paul McFadden Alexander, 76, of Steubenville, Ohio, died October 2, 2009.

Paul was born January 16, 1933, the son of loving parents William and Sarah Alexander. Paul attended Steubenville Big Red and later graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1950. Following high school, Paul attended Colgate University, graduating in 1954. Paul continued his education at the Carnegie Institute of Technology, earning a degree in architecture in 1956.

Throughout his life, Paul loved Chautauqua Institution on Lake Chautauqua, New York, where he grew to become an avid sailor. A former member of both the Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club and the Atwood Yacht Club, Paul at one time sailed in the International Comet Class Championships.  Paul was also an accomplished bridge player, belonging to different area bridge clubs. Several of Paul’s other pleasures in life included playing golf, collecting coins and mechanical banks, studying Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and listening to classical music.  Paul is a veteran of the United States Air Force and is survived by his brother, William, and nephews Jack, Craig, Brett, and Sean.  Funeral services will be held for Paul on Saturday October 10th, 1:00 p.m. at Union Cemetery Chapel in Steubenville with Fr. Jeff Baker officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua, NY, or Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA.

Date of Death: October 2, 2009