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James Vollrath Obituary

James W. Vollrath, 71, of Fenelton passed away Monday in the comfort of his home.
Born on Jan. 10, 1942, in Ellwood City, he was the son of the late John and Fay (Gordon) Vollrath.
He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Kathleen "Kathy" (Hannah) Vollrath, who he married on Oct. 30, 1993; his four siblings, Georgia Beasley and her husband, Jerry, Toni Frederick and her husband, Glenn, Terri Zorn and her husband, Ron, and Tina Funkhouser; his son, George A. Vollrath III; his two stepsons, Matthew Muisiner and Andrew Muisiner; his seven grandchildren, Jimmy and Bryan Vollrath, Nathan Muisiner and Kiera, Madisyn, Aleah and Alexis Muisiner, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews, and his beloved four-legged companion, Sadie.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Clara Lee Garland.
VOLLRATH - The family of James W. Vollrath, who died Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, will welcome friends from 2 p.m. until the time of his funeral ceremony at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Glenn-Kildoo Funeral Home, 219 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.
In lieu of flowers, Jim's family requests memorial contributions be made in his honor in support of the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Jim's family at www.glennkildoofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Butler Eagle on Dec. 4, 2013.

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Jack Allen Sr.

December 25, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I'll always remember the good times.

Sue & Don Weaver

December 5, 2013

Kathy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He will be remembered by the great times we had and the laughter we shared. May god bless and be with all of you during this time of sorrow and always.

Gloria Piper

December 5, 2013

Jim Vollrath Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Jim and I grew up together on Chestnut St. in Zelienople and went to school together for 12 years. Jim was a fine man and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Gloria Hartzel Piper

December 5, 2013

Kathy...So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. You and yourfamily are in our prayers. Noreen & Jim Sneddon

American Heart Association

December 4, 2013

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Jack and Nancy(knox) Saylor

December 4, 2013

Dear Kathy, So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

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