James H. "Jim" Clady

James H. Clady, age 76, longtime resident of New Washington, Ohio passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Arbors of Mifflin Nursing Home in Mansfield, Ohio. One of nine children, Jim was born on November 28, 1948 in Bucyrus, Ohio to the late Howard and Vera (Heydinger) Clady. Jim was a 1966 Buckeye Central High School graduate who briefly attended Bluffton College before entering the workforce at Timken. He was working a short time before he was drafted to The United States Army where he proudly served in the 27th Infantry 2nd Battalion Wolfhounds during Vietnam. Following his service, Jim came back to work for Timken, retiring after 35 years as a teacher for the machine shop trade. Retirement did not last long as Jim soon became a part time employee for Sunrise. The outdoors was where Jim found his most joy, whether it was hunting, fishing, trapping or collecting arrowheads. He looked forward to his big family gatherings that would include a game of euchre or a quick trip to the casino. Most of all, Jim loved and cherished his family. Not only was he active in his children's sports, he was even more supportive with his grandchildren and attending their games and events. Jim is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carol (Oberlander) Clady; two children, Jarrod (Bri) Clady and Jackie (Bo) Briones; four grandchildren, Noel and Ronin Briones and Heath and Owen Clady; seven siblings, Daniel (Gail) Clady, David (Karen) Clady, Donna (Steve) King, Richard (Mary Ann) Clady, Douglas (Pam) Clady, Deb (Ken) Krebs and Jane Clady; brother-in-law, Bob Dean; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger (Vicki) Oberlander, Sue Oberlander, Bob (Shelly) Oberlander and Gary (Diana) Oberlander; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Janet Dean; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ellis and Ireta Oberlander; and brother-in-law, John Oberlander. Family and friends may visit at St. Bernard Catholic Church in New Washington on Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. His Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00 p.m. with Father Eric Mueller officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery in New Washington. Memorial contributions can be made to the New Washington Little League. Online condolences can be left for Jim's family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.