Gary R. McElwee, 63, of Hellertown died Saturday, August 23, 2008 at his residence.

Born in Fountain Hill on February 24, 1945, he is the son of the late Charles R. & Evelyn L. (Cressman) McElwee. Gary is a Vietnam War Veteran and served for 23 years in the United States Air Force retiring in 1990. He is a 1963 graduate of Hellertown-Lower Saucon High School. After his retirement, his interests included assisting the Northampton County Republican Party (where he was a voting County Committee Member), pursuing his passion for science fiction books and movies and traveling worldwide to over 130 countries. He was a member of the Hellertown Historical Society and the American Legion.

Survivors: Brother: Daniel A. and his wife Deborah of Kingsport, TN and several cousins.

Services: Family and friends are invited to call 12 - 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at the Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. 326 Main St. Hellertown, followed by services at 1 p.m. The interment will conclude services at Union Cemetery of Hellertown. Please omit flowers.