Obituary of Evelyn M. McCully

Heaven welcomed a spark of mischief with the passing of Evelyn M. (Treese) McCully, 94, who died peacefully on the evening of May 8, 2026, at Masonic Village of Elizabethtown after a brief illness, her daughter Lisa at her side.

Ev, as she was affectionately known, was born in Altoona, the daughter of the late William T. and Gertrude E. (Shuey) Treese. She married Brinton (Britt) McCully on June 21, 1963, at the Ward Avenue Presbyterian Church in Altoona. Their mutual affection for argument persisted through 55 years of marriage, until Britt’s passing on April 22, 2019.

Ev is survived by her daughter, Lisa, and her partner, Christine, of Elizabethtown, her brothers, Robert (Bobby) Treese of Boynton Beach, FL, John Treese of Batavia, NY, sister-in-law, Marilyn McCully of Elizabethtown, PA, and the many generations of nieces and nephews who knew her as Aunt Evie and shared countless stories, smiles, and a touch of her good-natured fun. Preceding her in death were her sister Marjorie (Marge) Burget, and brothers William (Bill) and Harry.

Ev was a 1949 graduate of Altoona High School. She served as an operator with Bell Telephone for many years in Altoona with her constant companions in adventure, Linda Akins and Barb Good. Where there was laughter and mischief, the trio could be found. After the birth of her daughter, Ev embraced her role as a domestic engineer and continued to delight in shopping, ceramics, and arranging flowers. A loyal fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football, Ev cheered faithfully each season providing her own spirited colorful commentary.

As Ev wished, her family will celebrate her life in a private gathering. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society at 1837 East Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, or another local animal rescue. To express a condolence with the family or for additional information, visit www.spencefuneralservices.com.