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James Amon Obituary
James R. Amon, 73, formerly of 980 Kilgore Road, Stoneboro, Pa., died peacefully Friday after a 14-year battle with Parkinson's disease.
James was a 1956 graduate of Lakeview High School and a 1960 graduate of Grove City College. He earned a master's degree at Clarion University and was a chemistry teacher at Slippery Rock High School for over 30 years. Following his retirement from Slippery Rock, he was an adjunct professor at Thiel College for several years.
James loved playing the trombone and was especially fond of a good Sousa march. He was a founding member of the Harrisville Community Band. He was also a member of the Mercer Community Band for many years.
James was a member of Church of the Epiphany Episcopal Church, Grove City, where he was a member of the Bishop's Committee. He enjoyed church league softball, running 5K races, and was an avid Steelers, Pirates, and Cleveland Indians fan. His kind spirit and unique sense of humor endeared him to everyone.
James is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Amanda and L. Douglas Williams at home; a brother, Gerald L. Amon and his wife, Carol, of Mercer; a sister, Linda R. Wiggins and her husband, Gary, of Mercer; three nieces, Debra Jazwinski and her husband, Eric, of Stoneboro, Pa., and Kelsey and Kaitlin Wiggins, of Mercer; one nephew, Thomas Amon and his wife, Amanda, of Pittsburgh, two great nephews; and his ex-wife, Cheryl Wild of Grove City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Nellie Amon, also of Kilgore Road, Stoneboro.
AMON - A memorial service for James R. Amon, who died Friday, April 12, 2013, will be at James's childhood church, Irwin Presbyterian Church, 3653 Georgetown Road, Stoneboro, Pa. The family will greet friends at 10:30 a.m. Friday, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Jeremy Stouffer, assistant pastor of Grove Manor, officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, New York, NY.
Arrangements are by Cunningham Funeral Home, 144 S. Pitt St., Mercer.
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RJ Kanary
April 22, 2013
As a member of the Class of 1972,Mr. Amon's classroom was always one that I looked forward to being in. Educators do not come more meek ,humble or patient. How many of you remember the story of his meticulously preparing glassware for a procedure.......only to drop it before he had the chance to use it ?
I see from the comments of other students that he is fondly remembered .
Jennie Cripps-Ludlum
April 19, 2013
my second dad- you will be missed. thanks for everything you did for me over the years!
Melanie McKnight
April 18, 2013
I had Mr. Amon for homeroom, he tolerated us as high school students with endless patience. He truly was a wonderful man. God Bless him and his family. Praying for you all.
Leslie Hollerman-Freshkorn
April 18, 2013
Mr Amon was a wonderful teacher! He always made class fun and interesting! Its hard to believe it has been 19 years since I was a student at SRHS, but Mr Amon is one of the teachers that I remember the most!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
Ray Biswanger
April 18, 2013
Mr. Amon was a wonderful teacher and mentor who would teach an entire Chemistry II course with only three students enrolled. His kindness and the lessons he taught will always be a part of us
Nick Konchar
April 17, 2013
Jim's class was my favorite.He was always very helpful,kind,and patient.My love and prayers to his family. The memory of his smile will always be a comfort to us all.
Tammy Montest Sobek
April 17, 2013
Mr. Amon was my Chemistry teacher many moons ago. I will always remember his gentle spirit and infinite patience. God Bless.
Jim Thompson
April 17, 2013
Mr. Amon (after all these years, he is still Mr. Amon to me) instilled in me a love of science and chemistry that has stood the test of time. His also was the high bar to which other teachers have been held. Thank you...
Jim Thompson SRHS '71
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