Edward Martin (Mac) McHugh, 72, of Danville, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Concordia of Franklin Park in Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family. He was born in Aurora, CO, on January 6, 1954, the son of the late Helen McHugh (Onorato) and Vincent McHugh. In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ellie (Sidler), and his sisters Diane Bantz and Rita Davis.
He is survived by his daughter Dawn McHugh and husband Adam Woodfill; grandsons Ethan, Luke, and Tyler Woodfill; son Jacob McHugh and wife Mandy; son Chris McHugh; grandson Lennon McHugh; sisters Sandra Rimbey, Connie High, and brother Vincent McHugh Jr; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Ed was a proud veteran, serving in the United States Navy aboard the USS Harry E. Yarnell.
A carpenter by trade, Ed owned and operated McHugh’s Floor Store and Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning for 37 years. He enjoyed landscaping and gardening with Ellie, camping with his children and grandchildren, and was known for being a dependable friend and neighbor.
Ed’s family would like to thank his hospice caregivers from Bridges Hospice: Missy, Lisa, Sam, and Isabelle along with the staff of Concordia Franklin Park for their outstanding care.
A celebration of life will take place on Sunday, November 8th from 1-3pm at the Pine Barn Inn, 34 Pine Barn Place, Danville, PA 17821. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the USS Requin restoration fund at Kamin Science Center. Kaminsciencecenter.org