Martin Edward “Ed” McAlpine, age 76, of Hardin, Texas, formerly of Mars, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Liberty Health Center in Liberty, TX.

Born on October 4, 1939 in Butler, PA, he was the son of the late John S. and Goldie Marie Gibson McAlpine.

Ed had worked at Playtime Equipment Co. in Mars and also enjoyed farming at the Weissert Farm in Mars. 

Ed had served in the United States Navy on the USS Frances Marion during the Bay of Pigs Invasion.

He was  a member of the Mars Volunteer Fire Company, now Adams Fire District.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara Nualph McAlpine, who he married on June 6, 1991, a sister, Nancy Painter of Zelienople, a brother, James McAlpine, a sister-in-law, Connie McAlpine of Callery, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, John “Jack” and Kenneth McAlpine.

Arrangements are private. Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com. Memorials may be made to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053.

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