James A. Gallaher Sr., 84, of Franklin Township passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia in Cabot following a brief illness.
Born December 11, 1935 in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John Glenn and Pearl Young Gallaher.
James was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City. He retired as a master machinist; first from Blaw-Knox Manufacturing in Ellwood City and from HerrVoss until his retirement. James liked to be outdoors, hunt, and fish. He was a Steelers fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.
Survivors include four daughters, Cindi and Deniese Gallaher, Chrissi Huzinec, and Tina (Cary) Nye; three sons, James Gallaher, Jr., Bob (Lynne) Gallaher, and Dennis Gallaher,; brother, Jack (Carol) Gallaher; three granddaughters, Rochelle (Tim) Widdowfield, Loralei (Nick) Hink, Alexis Gallaher; two grandsons, Zachary James (Kim) Gallaher, Preston Gallaher; great-grandson, Brixton Hink; .
He was preceded in death by his daughter Danna McClellan.
A memorial service will be held at the Marshall Funeral Home, 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City on October 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
Bob and Lynne
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wayne and Lana
My sympathies to Jim’s family. We worked together at the Aetna-Standard for many years. Very nice guy!!!
Rick Druschel
Loudon, TN
Cindi and family,
I am sorry to learn of your loss and sadness. May God bless you and comfort you.
Blessings,
Shirley Sanders
Our condolences and prayers on your loss. May God be with you in your time of grief.
May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen. God bless and protect you Amen No weapon formed against you or family shall ever prosper.