Alex Mcclelland

Alex J. "A.J." McClelland, 65, of Washington, died Monday, August 7, 2006, due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident. He was born December 29, 1940, in Washington, a son of Ilean McClelland. Mr. McClelland served in the Army from May 1962 until May 1965. He was stationed in Germany and was designated a carbine expert and a sharpshooter with the M-14 rifle. Since its opening, Mr. McClelland was employed by Southpointe Golf Club as a groundskeeper. He enjoyed dancing, hunting, boating and most outdoor activities. Mr. McClelland was a member of VFW, Moose, Eagles and Anawanna Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of Liberty United Methodist Church. On August 5, 1995, he married Eleanor (Ellie) Osborne, who survives. Also surviving are a stepson, Richard Bartleblaugh of San Francisco, Calif.; a stepdaughter, Jennifer Panati of Bentleyville; three brothers, Wayne Bails, Mark Bails and Louie Bails, all of Washington; a sister, Renee Jenkins, also of Washington; an uncle and aunt, the Rev. Harold and Dorothy McClelland; a cousin, William McClelland; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 395 East Maiden Street, Washington, where services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, August 11, with the Rev. Larry G. Wiltrout officiating. Burial will follow in Washington Cemetery. Military rites will be accorded graveside by Edwin Scott Linton American Legion Post 175. Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty United Methodist Church, 1330 Banetown Road, Washington, PA 15301.