Michael W. McCartney 1951-2025
POLAND — Michael W. McCartney, 74, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, Sept. 1, 2025.
He was born Feb. 10, 1951, in Youngstown, a son of the late Edward and Catherine O’Brien McCartney.
After attending St. Christine grade school, Mike went on to Chaney High School, graduating in 1969. Upon graduation, he went to work at Kirkmere Cleaners and the Party Pantry. In 1970, Mike went on to a long career with the United States Postal Service, where he needed special permission to work due to his young age. He started as a mail carrier in Niles, which led him to be the postmaster at Kinsman and then New Middletown, from where he retired in 2006. Mike also found time to be a part-time policeman for Mill Creek Park and drove for Gold Cross Limousine.
He was a Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 11551 at St. Paul the Apostle Church, where he worshiped with his wife, Cathleen. In his younger years, Mike was the co-chairman for the St. Christine festival.
He was an avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Cleveland Browns fan.
Mike leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, the former Cathleen L. McKeown, whom he married May 20, 1989; sister, Lydia A. Hammar; brother, George T. McCartney; sister-in-law, Mindy McCartney; nephews, George (Joy) Hammar IV, Tim (Kerry) Hammar and Sean (Lori) McCartney; great-nephews, Jason Hammar, Alex Hammar, Jonah McCartney and Logan Hammar; and great-nieces Julia McCartney and Rylee Hammar.
Mike was preceded in death by his brother, James E. McCartney, and brother-in-law, George Hammar.
Family and friends may call 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, at the Fox Funeral Home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, by the Rev. Gerald DeLucia, at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10143 Main St., New Middletown, OH 44442.
He will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Mike may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and to give condolences to the McCartney family.
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