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The best boss I ever had.
Bob Eck
August 14, 2025 | The Villages, FL | Coworker
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Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
JAMES D. ATHERTON
Cleveland, Ohio
Aug 20, 1935 – Sep 3, 2014 (Age 79)
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BORN
August 20, 1935
DIED
September 3, 2014
AGE
79
LOCATION
Cleveland, Ohio
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JAMES D. ATHERTON born in Browder, KY to the late Hettie (nee Tucker) and Homer. Beloved husband of Nancy (Clare); loving father of Lisa Smith (Ken) and Lora Atherton; step-father of Walter Clare, Cindy Pikovsky (Michael), Vicki Unterbrink (Roger), Paul Clare and Matthew Clare (Doris); grandfather of Adam and Charlotte Albainy, Amalie Eichas (Brian), Ariel and Callie Smith, Lt. Col. Lee Clare (Nella), Jennifer Clare, Michele Pikovsky, Will Clare, Erin Clare Sconberg (Brian) and David Karkoff (Jean); great-grandfather of Caleb and Jacob Eichas, Luca and Giana Clare, Reesie, Javin, and Alaina Karkoff and a dearly loved part of our family Cathy Mittler; brother of Josephine Finnen, Myrtle Dobson and the late Betsy Butts, Gwen Jones and an infant brother. Passed away September 3, 2014. U.S. Army Veteran. James had a 46-year career at Penton Publishing. When he retired to Naples, FL for winters, he always loved coming back to the Cleveland area which he loved, residing most of his life in Bay Village and Westlake. He was a member of the American Legion and Lakewood Country Club. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday September 13 St. Ladislas Church (2345 Bassett Rd) at 11:00 A.M. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery, Avon, OH. If you wish, memorials can be made to St. Ladislas Church in his name.
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Every time I see Jim's picture it brings back great memories. I hope he is saving a tee time for me.
Corky Eck
September 02, 2021
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When Jim's face appeared in this morning's emails, I was instantly taken back to the "Golden Age of Publishing" we were all so fortunate to be part of. Within a group of amazingly talented and memorable individuals at Penton, Jim was unique. As my memories grow older, Jim grows larger in them, because he was larger than life. How blindingly lucky I was to have worked with, and known, Jim Atherton.
Russ Carson
September 02, 2020 | Rocky River, OH | Coworker
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ill Freeman and I were remembering Jim the other day, talking about his first trip to Singapore with us. One of the best business trips I ever had. Jim was a great boss and most important, a great person.
Bob Eck
June 18, 2020 | Coworker
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I really liked Jim. He was a mentor to me after I became a Publisher at Penton. I will always have great memories of Jim.
William Freeman
June 15, 2020 | THE VILLAGES, FL | Coworker
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Lora, my sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Kathy and Carli Kausek
September 13, 2014
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Our condolences to Lora, Lisa , Adam and Charlotte.
Mike and Karen McCoy
September 10, 2014 | Avon Lake, OH
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Jim, was the finest boss I ever had the pleasure to work for. He was stern, demanding but most of all supportive. Jim earned everyone's respect because he treated people the way he wanted to be treated, with dignity. Never forget his favorite saying "Do you think I just fell off a turnip truck" heard that a lot during budget reviews. He will be missed! Nancy our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Bob & Lyn Eck
September 10, 2014 | The Villages, FL
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May the God Comfort be with this family.
C.C. C,
September 10, 2014 | Clev. Ohio 44110
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