James Robert McMeans

James Robert McMeans, 83, of Warren, PA, died on Sunday May 12, 2024, in Warren General Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born in Blairsville, PA, on June 2, 1940, the son of the late Edison and Elizabeth Horrell McMeans.  Jim was a graduate of Youngsville High School Class of 1958. After high school, He enlisted with the United States Army and served from 1958 through 1962. Jim worked for Sylvania Wire Department, and retired as Supervisor with Penelec. He married JoAnn Strickenberger at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Fryburg, PA in 1964.

Jim enjoyed fishing, hunting, softball, bowling, and golf. He was happiest tending and growing flowers around his home. He was a member of the Warren American Legion, Warren Eagles Club Aerie # 313, Knights of Columbus, and was part of the kitchen crew for Holy Redeemer, as well as the soup kitchen at St. Joseph R.C. Church.

In addition to his wife, JoAnn, Jim is survived by his 3 children; Kimberly McClement and husband Ronald of Warren, Robert McMeans and wife Carrie of Jamestown, NY, and Jeffrey McMeans and wife Lisa of Starbrick; five grandchildren, Matthew McClement and wife Candice, Nicole Allen and husband Garrett, Preston McMeans and wife Jenna, Sheldon McMeans, and Jacob McMeans; one great grandson, Samuel McClement; siblings, Forest (Woody) McMeans of Sheffield, Patty Briggs and husband Greg of Warren, April Parker of Erie, and Autumn Lieberman of Pittsburgh; sister in law, Gloria Dugan of Youngsville; Sherry Richards of Youngsville, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Redge McMeans, Muriel Richards, and Faith Joost; brother in laws, Leroy Joost, Bob Carbaugh, and Ken Parker; Sister in Laws, Elaine McMeans, and Susie Carbaugh.

Friends may call on Tuesday May 14, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm in the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc., 304 East St. Warren, PA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 11 Russell St., Warren, PA, at 11:00 am with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, pastor, officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren, PA. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA, or St. Jude at http://www.stjude.org. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.