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James Shugars Obituary
Born April 19, 1943, in Kane, he was a son of the late James F. and Agnes (Brazknock) Shugars Sr. He attended Bradford High School.
On Oct. 21, 1961, in St. Bernard Church, he married Marie (Goodnoe) Shugars, who survives.
Jim was employed by Jack Bigley for many years in the oil fields. After Jack retired, Jim became a partner in Red Rock Plugging Co. until he retired.
Jim enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking, and he made many birdhouses and jewelry boxes for family and friends. He was a member of the VFW. His greatest joy was spending time with his puppy, Princess.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Marie, of 62 years, are two daughters, Diana (Doug) Ackley of Russell and Susan (Troy) Nicastro of Bradford; one son, Stephen (Cindy) Shugars of Fairbanks, Alaska; five grandchildren, Dustin (Samantha) McCartney of Danielsville, Ga., and Dallas Nicastro of Bradford, Tiffany Thorpe of Warner Robins, Ga., Brittany (Cody) McDonald of Spanway, Wash., and Jennifer (Bryent) Sales of Russell; three great-grandchildren, McKenzie McCartney, Lily McCartney and Hunter Haus; four sisters, Kathy (Ray) McEwen, Linda (Mark) Krumpe and Dawn Jones, all of New Castle, and Joyce (Robert) Fair of Bradford; and several nieces and nephews.
At Jim's request there will be no public services.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the SPCA, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com
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April 26, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mina Caswell, Clark
April 13, 2024
Marie, you have my deepest condolences.
gloria
April 13, 2024
certainly, a very nice person from the day i was introduced to Jim. sorry to hear about Jim's passing Marie. Prayers for you the your children .... chuck & gloria dowell
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