John L. McGrath, 76, of 7701 St. Rt. 78, McConnelsville, passed away at 4:18 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at his home, with his family and friends close by.

He was born July 21, 1935 in Olive Green, OH, a son of the late Richard and Mary Brownrigg McGrath.

He retired from Central Ohio Coal Co. and was a member of the NWTF, and a member of Operating Engineers Local No.18.

He is survived by his widow, Carolyn Lehman McGrath, whom he married December 23, 1960; two daughters, Candy White of Reinersville and Sherri (Bob Landman) McGrath of Lamont Furnace, PA; one son, John McGrath Jr. of Newark, OH; six grandchildren, T.J. Shuster, Jeff White, and John, Kate, Sidney, and Thomas McGrath; two great-grandchildren, Ella and Maisy White; one sister, Bonnie Johnston of Logan; and one brother, Steve (Roberta) McGrath of Hemlock.

He is also survived by close friends, Cash Jewell and Billie Clark; and special granddaughters, Antika and Shelby Clark; and his loving dog, Sadie.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, William, James, Robert, and Theodore McGrath.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, at the Miller-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville, where services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 24, with Pastor Galen Finley officiating.

Burial will follow in the Reinersville Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.miller-huck.com.