1930
James
2023
James Luffy
June 19, 1930 — November 23, 2023
James Elmer Luffy (Jim) left his earthly life on November 23, 2023 at home. Jim was born to John and Millie (Myers) Luffy on June 19, 1930, in New Kensington. He was raised on the family farm on Seventh Street Road with his three sisters and two brothers. He often spoke about how his brothers, Jack and Bill, looked after him while his parents tended to the farm.
Jim served in the U.S. Army from February 1951 to January 1954. In December 1951 he married Marjorie Irwin. They were married almost 63 years until her death July 2014. They raised their four children in Upper Burrell Township just 2 miles from where he was raised. During that time, he worked for the Russ Swank Farm, the Pennsylvania Highway Department and Bell Telephone Co of Pennsylvania where he retired after over 30 years of service. After retirement he continued to work by mowing lawns and renovating the Irwin homestead where he lived until this year.
In his past time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseback riding and camping. A member of Pine Run Presbyterian Church for over 70 years he served on many committees over the years. Of course, his greatest loves except for Marge, were his 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Jim is survived by children Linda (Jinx) Springfield, of Dares Beach MD, Patti Fontaine of Lithia FL, Jim (Leslie) Luffy of New Kensington and Gary Luffy of Apollo PA. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane (Feb 1956 to Dec 1956).
Survived by grandchildren Wendy (Eric) Shook, Gary Luffy, Stacey Price, Stephanie (Jeff) Overton, and Kristi Luffy and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mary Ann (Larry) Korzon and Eileen (Bill) Luffy as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by wife Marge, sisters Lucille Crawford, Mae Brun, Margaret Wright, brothers John (Jack) and William (Bill) Luffy and parents John and Millie Luffy.
There will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to Pine Run Presbyterian Church, 517 Markle Road, Apollo PA 15613.
Arrangements entrusted to Rj Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Kensington, PA (724-335-0100).
Jim served in the U.S. Army from February 1951 to January 1954. In December 1951 he married Marjorie Irwin. They were married almost 63 years until her death July 2014. They raised their four children in Upper Burrell Township just 2 miles from where he was raised. During that time, he worked for the Russ Swank Farm, the Pennsylvania Highway Department and Bell Telephone Co of Pennsylvania where he retired after over 30 years of service. After retirement he continued to work by mowing lawns and renovating the Irwin homestead where he lived until this year.
In his past time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, horseback riding and camping. A member of Pine Run Presbyterian Church for over 70 years he served on many committees over the years. Of course, his greatest loves except for Marge, were his 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Jim is survived by children Linda (Jinx) Springfield, of Dares Beach MD, Patti Fontaine of Lithia FL, Jim (Leslie) Luffy of New Kensington and Gary Luffy of Apollo PA. He was predeceased by his daughter Diane (Feb 1956 to Dec 1956).
Survived by grandchildren Wendy (Eric) Shook, Gary Luffy, Stacey Price, Stephanie (Jeff) Overton, and Kristi Luffy and 9 great grandchildren. Also survived by sisters-in-law Mary Ann (Larry) Korzon and Eileen (Bill) Luffy as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by wife Marge, sisters Lucille Crawford, Mae Brun, Margaret Wright, brothers John (Jack) and William (Bill) Luffy and parents John and Millie Luffy.
There will be no funeral service. Memorial contributions can be made to Pine Run Presbyterian Church, 517 Markle Road, Apollo PA 15613.
Arrangements entrusted to Rj Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Kensington, PA (724-335-0100).
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