Thomas Allen McGhee

Thomas Allen McGhee, 77, passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends, Monday, September 16, 2024, at Hospice of the Valley.  He will be sadly missed.

Tom (as he was lovingly known) was born on April 24, 1947, in Coalmont, PA.  He was the son of the late Dallas and Hazel Adolphson McGhee.

A loving husband, father and brother-in-law, Tom enjoyed helping others and spending time with his immediate and extended family. 

On December 11, 1992 he married his longtime love, the late Darlene Cataline McGhee and together they had one son, the late Mark Allen McGhee.

Tom was employed by General Motors in Lordstown and retired after 33 years of employment.  Following his retirement, Tom could be found volunteering for a number of local charities, providing transportation for the sick and elderly which included family, friends and neighbors. 

Tom is survived by his good friend and caretaker, Linda Driscoll of Austintown with whom he made his home; stepson Shawn Willmitch (Jodi) of Youngstown and their four children Hunter, Taylor, Anthony and Sophia Willmitch; brother-in-law, Richard Cataline (Marie) of Austintown and their children whom loved Uncle Tom - Richelle Callahan (Kevin) of Virginia, Dr. Philip Cataline (Mona) of Westlake OH and Dr. Joseph Cataline of Austintown OH.  Closest to him was his sister-in-law, Lisa-Cheryl "Ace" Jack Ridenbaugh (Jim) of Wesley Chapel Florida and their children who adored their Uncle Tom - Victoria Jack, Brittany Kretzinger (Matt), and Matthew Jack all of Florida.   He will be especially missed by his beloved cat, Missy, whom he affectionately called “Psycho”

In addition to his parents, his loving wife Darlene, and his beloved son Mark, Tom was preceded in death by his brother, Merle Adolphson. 

Tom's family would like to thank all doctors, nurses, and staff involved in his care at both Mercy Health ICU and Hospice of the Valley for their exceptional care of Tom during his recent illness.  

A celebration of life will be held and notification of dates and time will come personally from immediate family.

In lieu of flowers the family kindly requests any donations be made directly to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) a charity very near and dear to his heart. 

Arrangements by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc., 3896 Oakwood Avenue, Austintown  OH  44515. Share memories, send condolences or make a donation by visiting cremateohio.com.

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