Alma Jean Macgregor

Alma Jean Stimmel MacGregor, 95, of Claysville passed away at home Saturday, June 29, 2019 after a long illness. Jean was born in Lock Four to the late Albert E Stimmel and the late Alma Smith Stimmel. She graduated from South High School, Pittsburgh, in 1941, earned an Associate Degree in Business from the former Robert Morris College, and went on to work for Army Intelligence during World War II. Jean married the late James MacGregor, Jr. in 1944 and had 2 daughters. Jean and Jim worked together throughout their marriage at a number of business ventures until his death in 1986, at which time Jean retired from the King Arthur Clock Company. Jean split her childhood between Bentleyville and Pittsburgh’s South Side, and followed the Pittsburgh tradition of growing up in the South, staying in the South, later living in Castle Shannon, Brentwood, Pleasant  Hills,  and Bethel Park until settling on the Barojax Farm, Claysville in 1973 where she lived until her death. Jean loved the farm, her horse Barney and other pets, crossword puzzles, reading, crafts, and playing the occasional practical joke. She was a member of Cleland Homemakers.  A lifelong Democrat who married a staunch Republican, she enjoyed spirited political discussions up until her death, only ever missing a handful of elections due to advanced illness. Jean was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church, Canonsburg. Surviving are one daughter, Joan M MacGregor, with whom Jean made her home, three nephews, and close longtime friends Dot, John, and JR Zawacki. She is also survived by numerous cats, including her favorite Bentley, and dogs Christy, Rose, Meme, and Lionel all of whom gave her many hours of entertainment pleasure, especially during her final years of confinement. Her daughter is particularly grateful to the excellent, closely monitored medical care provided by Ashok Kumar, MD that allowed Jean to make the most of her last years. Deceased, in addition to her husband and parents, are a daughter, Jeannie MacGregor Murawski, and a sister Reba Stimmel Walker. Friends will be received Friday, July 5, 2019 from noon to 2 p.m. the time of service at William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., 925 Allison, Washington with Pastor John Gropp officiating. Burial will follow at Claysville Cemetery. Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, St Paul's Lutheran Church, Canonsburg, or Washington County Humane Society.