Mildred T. “Hoppy” (McElhinny) Rose, 88, of Brookville, PA, passed away during the early morning hours of November 2, 2026, while a resident at the McKinley Health Center in Brookville.
Hoppy was born on November 4, 1937, to the late John Leo and Rose (Stinner) McElhinny in Pittsburgh, PA. She attended high school and then was a flagger for trucks for a few year prior to driving school bus for many years. She was always proud of being the first female bus driver in the area. She also bartended in Brookville for many years at Stan’s. She later started the Forestway Inn with her good friend and continued to bartend there for many years.
Hoppy found love and married Bill Todd and had 4 children. Years later found love again and married Russell L. “Pete” Shoffstall and had another daughter and gained five step-children; many years later Hoppy once again found love and married Ed Rose; Bill, Pete, and Ed preceded her in passing.
Hoppy was a member of the F.O.E. 983 Brookville Eagles. Hoppy was an amazing artist; she enjoyed drawing and painting. In her younger days, you could find her bowling. Hoppy was very independent and loved to be outdoors. Prior to going to McKinley Health Center, she loved maintaining her log cabin and piece of heaven on earth back in the woods. She had a bigger than life personality and lived life to its fullest, “her way”. Hoppy truly enjoyed spending time with her close knit sisters. She was well loved by all who knew her.
Hoppy is survived by three children: Albert Todd, Madonna Gump, and Marie Johnston; seven sisters: Francine, Dorothy, Grace, Lucia, Bernadette, Eileen, and Rose; four brothers: Blaise, Joe, Richard, and Mark. Hoppy is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Hoppy is preceded in passing by two sons: William John Todd and Tod Mark Todd; three sisters: Maria, Judy, and Martha; three brothers: Elmer, Larry, and Jack; and two step-children Steve and Dan.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 11am to 1pm, at the McKinney – d’Argy Funeral Home, 345 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825. A funeral service will be held immediately following the viewing, also at the funeral home, beginning at 1pm and officiated by Pastor Jimmy Swogger.
Online condolences and other information may be found by visiting www.dargyfh.com
