Robert P. McCartney, 89, of Prentisvale Road, Eldred, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Olean General Hospital.
Born September 30, 1936, in Bradford, he was a son of the late John McCartney and Marion (White) McCartney-Chase. He was a 1954 graduate from Bradford High School.
On October 27, 1956, in the East End Presbyterian Church in Bradford, he married Hazel "Dolly" (Phearsdorf) McCartney, who preceded him in death on September 26, 2019.
After graduating he enlisted in the United States Navy on September 21, 1954. During the service he earned the National Defense Medal. He was honorably discharged on September 26, 1957.
After the service, Bob worked at AIRCO Speer, where he was a supervisor.
Bob spent many years of his life serving his community and those included but not limited to a lifetime member of the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department where he earned his 50-year pin and served a total of 52 years. During his time with Otto Township Fire Department his duties include ambulance captain, treasure, secretary, EMT, Fire Police and countless hours organizing and running bingo and other fundraising activities.
Bob was a member of the Otto Eldred Lions Club, the Little Nippers Booster Club, Duke Center Star Lodge 555 F&AM, the VFW in Olean, the Limestone American Legion, the Enchanted Mountain Snowmobile Club. But his passion was riding ATV’s as an original founding member of the Ridge Runners four-wheeler club.
Surviving is two brothers William (Cory) McCartney, and Larry McCartney, one sister Carol (William) Moyer, one daughter, Beth (Bill) Christman, of Eldred, three sons, Stephen (Cheryl) McCartney, of Caroll, OH, Michael (Mary Isvoranu) McCartney, of Concord, CA, John (Teresa) McCartney, of Phoenix, AZ, 12 grandchildren, Michael McCartney, Therese McCartney, Brian (Alisha) Offman, Brad (Katie) Offman, Brandon (Chelsea) Offman, Matthew McCartney, Shauna McCartney, Tara McCartney, Robert (Jenn) Schoonmaker, Brooke (Joshua) Bradford, Kayla (Justin) Christman, and Jonathan McCartney, 17 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Hazel of 63 years, and two great-grandchildren, Alex Leibeth Schoonmaker, and Carter William Bradford, one brother, Ronald McCartney, and his stepfather, James Chase.
Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm in the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 33 South Avenue, where funeral services will be held on Monday at Noon with Rev. Rick Price, Pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating, followed by Military Honors by members of the United States Navy and the Honor Guard of the Limestone American Legion Post 1560 in Limestone Cemetery. Following the cemetery there will be a luncheon at the Otto Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Otto Township Volunteer Department, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com