James A. Reedy
James A. Reedy, 78, of Burgettstown, passed away after a two month illness in Allegheny General Hospital on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
James was born on August 10, 1943, son of Claire Reedy and Hilda G. Wagner. He was a 1961 graduate of Fort Cherry High School. After High School, he married Sally Reedy the love of his life, and best friend for 60 years.
James became a Mechanical Foreman at Testa Machine Company, where he had worked for over 30 years.
He enjoyed going on walks, being a jack of all trades, and volunteering at the Burgettstown Kids Center for many years.
James was known as “Pap” to every child in Burgettstown, being a pap meant the world to him. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Hilda Wagner; and brother, Robert Reedy.
Survived by wife, Sally Reedy; son, James (MaryAnn) Reedy; grandchildren, Jim, Joe, and Julia; brothers, Wes (Susan) Reedy, of Mich., and Dave (Donna) Reedy of Colorado; sister, Bonnie (Mike) Kolano, of Colorado; sister-in-law, Nancy Reedy, of Florida; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation for James will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at Young Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc., 23 Erie Mine Road, Burgettstown. 724-947-2049 www.youngfhinc.com.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 13, 2021, officiated by Reverend Tina Hossler.
Burial to follow at Mt. Prospect Cemetery.