East Palestine, OH

Robert C. "Bob" McConahy, 75, of East Palestine, passed away 6:05 a.m. Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Salem Regional Medical Center where he had been a patient.

Bob was born September 15, 1942 in East Palestine, a son of the late Robert "Bus" and Mary Ellen "Honey" Thompson McConahy and had been a lifelong resident.  He was a 1960 graduate of East Palestine High School and a 1968 Graduate of Youngstown State University and was a member of its alumni association.   He retired in 2006 after thirty-five years in the Horticulture Industry.

Bob was past president of the East Palestine Booster Club and the East Palestine Touchdown Club; past president of the Franternal Order of Eagles #1506, a member of the Ohio Florist Association, and the East Palestine Moose #467.  Bob also enjoyed traveling with his family and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife. Margaret (Sutherin) McConahy, whom he married January 9, 1971; a son, Kelly McConahy of East Palestine; a daughter Kristy (Ian) Croft of Avon, OH; and three beloved grandchildren, Tyler, Ashley and Brooklyn Croft.  He is also survived by a brother, David (Mary Ruth) McConahy and two sisters, Carol DeLagrange and Vickie (Phil) Simon; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 5, 2018 at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life to follow at his residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bob's name to the foundation for Prader-Willi Research at www.fpwr.org to help aid in a cure for his granddaughter.

The Linsley-Royal Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.