Frank Murphy McElwain

With profound sadness the family of Frank Murphy McElwain announces his passing on October 17, 2021, at the age of 85. Frank was born on August 19, 1936, in Weirton, WV, the son of the late John and Catherine McElwain from Ireland. He attended Catholic Central Highschool from 1950-1954, and then graduated from Xavier University of Cincinnati, OH, where he played Basketball and received his B.S. in Psychology. Frank was married to Theresa Gurrera on July 25, 1970; they were married for 51 years.

Frank worked for Taylor Publishing for twenty-six-years in multiple managerial positions, and as a consultant. Since retirement Frank was a devoted parishioner at St. Monica Catholic church where he was actively involved in many ministries including St. Vincent De Paul, Stephen Ministry, Bread Ministry, and Hospital Ministry. He dedicated twenty years of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus through the Holy Hour each week.

When Notre Dame wasn't playing football, Frank practiced an "open garage" policy, which reflected his open heart and listening ear; "open garage" activities consisted of restoring cars, building furniture, assisting with neighbors' repairs, telling tall tales, and solving the world's problems.

Frank is preceded in death by his mother Catherine McElwain, father John McElwain, Uncle Tom, brother Jack McElwain, and sister-in-law Kay McElwain.

Frank is survived by his wife Terri McElwain, son John McElwain and his wife Dana, daughter Laura Jo and her husband Chad Kline, grandson Caden, brother Jim McElwain, brother Tom McElwain and his wife Ann, sister-in-law Vera McElwain, niece Ann Feltner, niece Jane Shine and husband Charlie Shine, niece Claire and husband Scott Dowrey, nephew Jimmy McElwain and his wife Ellen, nieces Rita Marie, Maureen, Mary Margarete of West Virginia, niece Karen Ann, and nephews Sean and Brian McElwain.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Monica Catholic Church.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frank's memory may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, P.O. Box 1525, Ranson, West Virginia 25438, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/145680/#!/donation/checkout.

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