James “Jim” M. Schwartz, 82, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Hospice of Crawford County Inc..
He was born April 11, 1938 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Marcellus Schwartz and Blanche (Bick) Schwartz.
James worked as an HVAC, Maintenance Supervisor for Westbury United Community in Meadville, PA for 23 years. He also worked at the Grove City, YMCA for 4 and a half years where he was in charge of Buildings and Grounds.
He was a member of Pleasantview Alliance Church, Saegertown PA. James loved to dance, play cards, especially Euchre and loved to visit the Senior Center in Cambridge Springs, PA..
He loved to work and didn’t hesitate to say he was a self proclaimed “workaholic”. James also loved helping others by repairing their furnaces. He had numerous Certificates in HVAC and was certified for Freon repair and usage.
James is survived by; two sons, Byron J. (Frances) Schwartz of Cambridge Springs, PA and Dale R. (Julie) Schwartz of Spring Creek, PA; two daughters, Valerie A. (Dwight) Daubenspeck of Renfrew, PA and Gloria A. (Steve) Hamric of Merritt Island, FL; six grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Nicole, Kevin, Steven and Ashley; two great-granddaughters and one brother, Ralph Schwartz of Titusville, FL.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving spouse, Charlotte N. Schwartz who passed away in 1983, son, Brian Schwartz, grandson, Brandon and his two sisters, Marlene Wichryk. and Dorothy Thomas.
Friends will be received at Thompson – Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street Butler, PA. on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. with, Pastor Keith Dunn, officiating.
Burial will take place in the Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Cheswick, PA.
Memorial donations are suggested to the Marquette Hospice House, 13465 North Wayland Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.
Due to Covid-19 State Guidelines, visitors are required to supply and to wear a facial covering along with maintaining social distancing. Groups are limited to 25 people.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.