Michael “Randy” McKee

Warren - Michael “Randy” McKee, 67 of Warren passed away peacefully on Monday, July 10, 2023 with his son by his side.

Mike “Randy” was one of a kind, he was a good father, grandfather, husband, brother and uncle and always a loyal friend.  He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him.

               Mike “Mac” was born February 3rd, 1956 in Youngstown.  He is the son of Melvin McKee and June Carney McKee.  He was also raised by his grandmother Ella Carney and his Aunt and Uncle – Mary and Paul First and grew up in Struthers, Ohio.  He attended Struthers high school where he excelled in football and track.  Playing sports with his lifelong friends, Danny, Mickey, Nicky, Al, Chief and Bubba.

After high school Mike moved to Warren where worked at Ohio Edison as an electrician for 37 years, retiring in 2018 with lifelong colleagues and friends.  Mike’s greatest times were coaching and watching his children play sports, telling stories of the good ol’ days, watching his Notre Dame Fighting Irish, talking to his grandchildren, “coast to coast” and frequent trips to Geneva on the Lake.

The impact of Mike’s passing is deeply felt by those who survive him. He is survived by his loving wife Peggy McKee, who remained by his side, his son Michael (Sarah) McKee, daughter Casey (favorite child) McKee, former wife Cathy (Karnes) Vanasdale, sisters Ronnie Tomko and Betty Leone, brother Rick (Kelly) Horvath and  grandchildren, Kylie, Kennedy, Michael, Kinsley and Riley McKee. Step daughter Kristina (Andre) Clarke and sons, Brian and Paul.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Melvin McKee, cousin Paula (Paul) Putarek, whom he was raised with and his very special Aunt Teresa and Michael Prince, who treated him as their own.  He also leaves his ex-mother in law Elaine Karnes who he dearly loved.

Mike’s family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Select Specialty Hospital at Saint Elizabeth’s who treated him like their own family. 

Calling hours will be 1-3pm on Sunday, July 16 at the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel 1884 North Rd NE Warren, OH. 

In Lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent De Paul 540 Main Ave. SW, Warren, Ohio 44483. .

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