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James Brenneman Obituary
He was born June 10, 1931, in Perry Township, Lawrence County, the son of John Carr Brenneman and Bertha Young Brenneman.
He had worked in the steel industry as a welder for Pullman Standard, Halstead Mitchell, retiring from Herr-Voss.
His hobbies were listening to bluegrass music, farming and hunting. He was a Presbyterian.
Survivors include his wife, June Margaret Thomas Brenneman; four sons: Thomas (Diane) Brenneman of Butler, Jerry (Marlene) Brenneman of Butler, Roger (Jennifer) Brenneman of Ellwood City and Michael (Rebecca) Brenneman of Centerville; three daughters, Carol (Richard) Wahl of Zelienople, Alice (William) King of Englewood, Fla., and Mary (Jerry) Piroch of Butler; one brother, Raymond (Peg) Brenneman of Portersville; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by two sisters.
BRENNEMAN - Visitation for James John Brenneman, who died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, will be 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Jay Bryan Funeral Home, 443 Main St., Prospect.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Baker of the Zelienople Nazarene Church officiating. Burial will be at the Mountville Cemetery in Portersville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Brenneman
Dianne Kelley
September 9, 2015
Tom & Diane, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. He is at peace. With sympathy, Dianne Kelley
Patty Pranulis
September 7, 2015
Tom how lucky you were to have your Dad this long! My Dad also lived into his 80's. I am sure you will miss him just remember the good times.
George Duncan
September 4, 2015
Tom, Jerry, Michael and the rest of the family, you have my condolences.
Jim & Marge Pifer
September 4, 2015
Tom & Diane and family, you have our sympathy in the passing of your loved one.
September 4, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Mike and Rachael Renick
Ginny McElhatten
September 4, 2015
Carol, I am so sorry to hear your Dad passed away. I was so glad to talk to you at your bakery last spring, and want to say you and and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Ginny (Chronister) McElhatten
Jane Morrison
September 4, 2015
Mike, Becky, & family,
So sorry to hear of your father/grandfather's passing. It is never easy, but may you find comfort in knowing he is in a better place. Peace be with you.
September 4, 2015
My prayers of peace and comfort for the family goes out to you all. Seek comfort in the Lord in these difficult days. God Bless you all. Mary Harmon
Janet and Frank
September 3, 2015
so sorry about your lose. If you need anything let me know. God bless
Bob &LINDA Belk
September 3, 2015
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family
Dorothy Craig
September 3, 2015
Very sorry about uncle Jim death and your loss
The Loves (friends of Mike)
September 3, 2015
So sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for your families.
John Werkmeister
September 3, 2015
Mike,
May your faith and family give you the strength to navigate these challenging times
Melanie McKnight
September 3, 2015
Tom, Diane, Tammy, Tommy and families,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss.
Gayle Blackwood
September 3, 2015
Thinking of you and praying for God to comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Gayle, Tom & Nate Blackwood
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