Clifford McGarvey, Jr.
Clifford McGarvey, Jr., age 88, of Shelby, died Friday evening, January 24, 2025 at OhioHealth Shelby Hospital.
Cliff was born November 4, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Madeline Katherine (Sweeny) and Clifford McGarvey, Sr. A 1954 graduate of East High School in Youngstown, Cliff served in the United States Naval Reserves. A 25-year employee of Johnson Controls in Youngstown, his experience in the HVAC industry led him to start his own company, McGarvey Heating and AC, in Youngstown. Cliff and his wife, Laura, moved to Shelby from Salem, Ohio in the mid-1990s locating them closer to family. Once here, Cliff worked for Crestview Schools and ultimately in the IT world for a company named Circon writing computer programs and later performing online estimates.
Cliff lived a life of continual learning and peaked interest in any and all topics. He truly was always interested in something and his mind never shut down. His hobbies and interests took him everywhere from air to land and sea. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf, thoroughly enjoyed flying as he was a pilot, and loved boating, having a boat for many years on Lake Erie. A self-taught musician, Cliff loved to play the violin and ukulele, to sing and also enjoyed teaching others how to play as well. Cliff absolutely adored his grandchildren and, besides his wife, Laura, his greatest love was his precious dog, Bo.
Cliff is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lauralee (Koch) McGarvey, whom he wed on June 29, 1957; children: Brian McGarvey of Alliance, Michael (Alba) McGarvey of Hemet, CA, Laureen (Peter) Fenninger of Lake Mary, FL, and Dr. Kevin (Tina) McGarvey of Plymouth; grandchildren: Jamie Oglesby, Jason (Sonja) McGarvey, Aaron (Anatalie) McGarvey, Shelby McGarvey (Sam Boyce), Autumn (Cody) Snyder, and Katie (Nick) Tubbs; great grandchildren: Andrew, Alyssa, Rosie, Baylor, Asher, and Adlee; and other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Cliff was preceded in death by his siblings: Charles McGarvey, Madeline Scarfo, and Marlene Kratofil.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 4-6 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875, where a scripture service will be conducted at 6 pm. Cliff’s Funeral Mass will be on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11 am at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 29 West Street, Shelby, where Cliff was a member. Memorial contributions can be made to the church.
Condolences may be left on Cliff’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
To view Cliff’s Tribute Video, click here: Clifford McGarvey Tribute Video
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the entire McGarvey family. Thoughts and prayers for you all in this most difficult time.
Dear Laura and Family
So sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing he was always very supportive of Most Pyre Heart of Mary Parish and me! I am sorry I cannot come for the calling hours or funeral as I will be out of town. I will send my prayers for you all!
Laura may God wrap his arms around you and your family and bring you peace and comfort at this time. So sorry for your loss.
I always enjoyed talking with Cliff (mostly at the barbershop). He was all smiles! Jenny & I are praying for your family❣️
Our sincere sympathy to the entire McGarvey family. RIP Cliff.
Jim & I are very sorry for the loss of Cliff. He always had a smile on his face and was friendly to everyone. Please know we have your family in our thoughts & prayers in the days ahead.
My deepest condolences. So many wonderful memories of Cliff, John A, and Tom M hunting, fishing, and backyard BBQs!
Cliff gave me a summer job after I got out of the Navy. We were driving back home at the end of the day and I was dosing off. He would swerve the truck just enough that I would sway back and forth to wake me up… he was a joker!
May God bless the McGarvey family.
Laura and family
Sorry to hear of Cliff’s passing
You both were such good friends to my mom
When she needed the company and friendship
God bless you and keep the good memories close
Prayers to all of your family
Sincerely Joni and Jim Young
I had the complete pleasure of being one of Clifford’s nurses’ @ ccc. He was always coniving a way to call Shelby taxi to get them to take him where he wanted to go. Then his lovely Laura would tell him NO you can’t do that. I definitely miss him and visits I had with the both of them
We are so sorry for your loss, sending prayers for comfort and strength.
Maggie and Jeff Robinson ALP #49
I have wonderful memories as a friend and neighbor with Laura and Cliff. We played cards, shared Church and neighborhood gatherings.Cliff and my husband, Tom, helped with scouting when our sons were Boy Scouts.Cliff was a happy soul devoted to his wife and family.
Dr McGarvey and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your father (grandfather) Thoughts and prayers are with your entire family!
Dr. McGarvey and all of Clifford’s Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Although we didn’t know your father, he would have been someone special to know. There is no doubt that his passing will be a great loss to all who knew him.
Sincerely, Jim and Barbara Eakins
Dr. McGarvey and family Please accept our heartfelt wishes for your family. We will say prayers for your family. Dale and Sandy Jenney
Sorry Kevin and family for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all of our family. I have such wonderful memories of Uncle Cliff. When I was much younger he would let me sit on his lap while he smoked his pipe. I still can smell it.
Our family has so many memories of the McGarveys. . There are too many to mention. Laura, I miss you and remember the time’s we had together. Tim,Todd and Troy also wanted your family to know their sorrow of Cliffs passing. We love you all the,Wayne and Jeanne Wilson’s.