Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Wilson, 68, of Irvine, PA
Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Wilson, 68, of Irvine, PA, passed away on Friday January 13, 2023, in his home with his loving wife by his side.
He was born in Warren, PA on January 12, 1955, the son of the late Robert Wilson and Doris A. Walker Wilson and she survives. Jeff was a graduate of Youngsville High School Class of 1972 and received his Forestry Technician Degree from Williamsport Area Community College in 1980. He was employed as a HVAC Electrician and worked for many companies retiring as a district manager for commercial facilities for Northwest Savings Bank. Jeff was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, where he ushered and was on the building and grounds committee.
Jeff was a man of many talents and enjoyed many things such as golf, camping, birdwatching, cars, gardening, traveling, and spending time with his grandkids. He treasured his golf trips with friends to Myrtle Beach yearly. He was an extensive traveler, and made many trips with his wife to Mexico, Florida, Arizona, and Glacier National Park. Jeff also was an avid model train enthusiast. He had a very funny wit and always enjoyed a good laugh or joke. Jeff also loved his tractor and could always be found doing different projects around his house and property.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Stephanie Wilson, whom he married on July 24, 1987 in Warren, PA; his mother Doris A. Wilson of Youngsville; two sons Scott Alexander (Lewann) of Warren and Ryan Alexander (Laura) of Forestville, NY; 3 grandsons Dylan Alexander of Kennedy, NY, Brody and Trent Alexander of Warren; sister in law Suzanne Mitkowski (Mark) of Erie; Brother in law Robert Kerner (Brenda) of Warren; nephews Nathaniel Goode (Samantha) and Benjamin Goode (Courtney); and his loving companion, his dog Jimmy. Jeff also had a very extensive group of close friends who really meant the world to him, he cherished all those memories and laughs he had with those friends.
Jeff was preceded in death by his father; and one sister Cindy Wilson.
Friends will be received at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church 600 Pennsylvania West Warren, PA, on Friday January 20, 2023, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 Am on Friday in the church with the Rev. Richard Tomasone, pastor, presiding. Private Burial will be held in St. Joseph Cemetery, Warren.
Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Ave. Warren PA 16365; Warren Library 200 Market St. Warren PA 16365; Paws Along the River 212 Elm St. Warren, PA 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home Inc. Warren PA has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.