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James H. McLean

November 10, 1930 - December 23, 2018

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Obituary For James H. McLean

November 10, 1930 - December 23, 2018

McLean, James H., died peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, December 23, 2018. Jim was born on November 10, 1930 in Homestead, PA, a son of John J. and Margaret G. McLean. He was a graduate of Homestead High School (1948), the University of Notre Dame (1952) and University of Pittsburgh Law School (1955). Jim practiced law and was Solicitor of Allegheny County. He was the Mayor of Bethel Park (1979-1983) and served as a Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (1984-2000). Jim is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Honorable John J. McLean. Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn K. McLean; his three children James McLean (Regina), David McLean (Judy) and Kathleen Cerrone (Marc); 11 grandchildren, Jason (Lauren), Connor (Lisa), Owen and Sarah McLean, Jennifer (Ryan) Morgan, Allison (Robert) Lane, David (Laura), Meghan and Susan McLean, Grant and Amanda Cerrone; and 12 great-grandchildren, Emerson, Clara, Liana, Nola, Evander, Evelyn, Camden, Havey, Carlyn, Paxton, Calum and Christian. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Louise de Marillac Church, 320 McMurray Road, Upper St. Clair, PA on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will be private. Arrangements made by John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Holy Cross Association, P.O. Box 771, Notre Dame, IN 46556-0771 or to Friendship Village of South Hills, 1290 Boyce Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241.

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  • December 11, 2019

    Jim, David, Kathleen and family: Kim and I want to offer our deepest condolences on the loss of your father. Judge McLean was a man of great integrity whose life was a model of public service. As a young lawyer I had the privilege of working with him when he was solicitor for Allegheny County, where he demonstrated the best qualities of the legal profession. On a personal note, I always enjoyed visiting with all of you during the annual Kennywood picnics that our families shared. I pray that you take some comfort knowing that your father made the world a better place for so many people.

  • December 11, 2019

    Jim, Gina and family:. I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know that he was a great man and father to you. Words cannot express my sympathy. Know that you are in my prayers. Joyce Porco (Apopka, Florida for the winter)

  • December 11, 2019

    Dave and Judy, Please accept our deepest condolences. We were very sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. McLean. Russell and Brigetta Del Re