James R. MacCartney, 73, of Coudersport, PA, died Sunday,
January 21, 2018 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport. Born May 4, 1944, in Monongahela, PA, he was
the son of Earl Barclay “Tim” and Julia Jean Bell MacCartney. A graduate of McGuffey High School in
Claysville, PA and Edinboro University, he taught social studies and history at
Coudersport High School for many years.
“Mac” was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Brookland Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Surviving are: four children, Jarett (Karen) MacCartney of
Genesee, Darren (Amanda Forcier) MacCartney of Wellsville, NY, Brandon (Beth)
MacCartney and Todd (Danielle) MacCartney, both of Lititz, PA; three step-sons, Dan (Darla) Cowburn of
McDonald, PA, Jason (Sherry) Cowburn of Hughesville, and Ryan (Kacey) Cowburn
of Indiana, PA; special others, Alex and
Quinton; 19 grandchildren; a brother, Jack (Laura) MacCartney of
Youngstown, OH; nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; and his
wife, Katherine MacCartney. Friends may
call at the Olney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ulysses, PA on
Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m., followed by a brief time of
sharing at 11:30 a.m.. Burial will be in
Sweden Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be
made to Black Forest Conservation Association, P.O. Box 331, Coudersport, PA
16915. Online condolences may be expresses
at www.olneyfuneralhome.com.
