James R. Wurzell

James Richard Wurzell, 88, of Trafford, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at his residence.  He was born December 23, 1936, in Greensburg, a son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Malcolm) Wurzell.  Prior to his retirement Jim was employed by the former Jeannette News Dispatch for 12 years, and then worked as a printer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 33 years.  He was a member of the Saint Regis Catholic Church in Trafford where he volunteered with the landscaping at the church.  He was an avid golfer and was a member of the Hannastown Golf Course, a member of the former Jeannette B.P.O.E, the Local #7, Pittsburgh Typographical Union, and the International Typographical Union for 53 years.  Jim was also an avid sports fan and enjoyed following his Alma Mater Jeannette Jayhawks.

In addition to his parents Jim was predeceased by a sister Jane Palletta.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Janet (Myers) Shaw Wurzell; children, Glenn Shaw of Anchorage AK., Dianne Corrie of Irwin, Suzanne Fawcett (Steven), of Harrison City, Allen Shaw of Tucson AZ., and Christine Nedley (Timothy) of Harrison City; 13 beloved grandchildren; 17 beloved great grandchildren; a brother William “Billy” Wurzell, of Elkridge, Md.; nieces, Leeann Giannilli (Dave), of Latrobe, and Patty Datz of Jeannette; and several other nieces and nephews.  

Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 6 to 8pm Thursday in the John V. Graziano Funeral Home Inc., 228 North 2nd St. Jeannette.  A blessing service will take place 10:00am Friday in the funeral home chapel with Fr. Daniel Iletogbe presiding.  Interment will follow in the Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Regis Catholic Church, 517 Homewood Ave., Trafford Pa., 15085.