James Kuruts Obituary
Born in Forest City, he was the son of the late Michael and Susan Yuskanic Kuruts. He was a member of Ascension Parish, Forest City, the Forest City Historical Society and a proud member of the Forest City Kennedy Park Board. He also served at one time on the Forest City Borough Zoning Board. Jim was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII having served with the 11th Airborne Division in the Philippines and was a member of the American Legion Post 524, Forest City. Prior to retirement, he worked as a machine operator for the former Cross Engineering, Carbondale. After retirement, he was a maintenance man at the Whites Crossing Medical Center.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and he loved hunting with his grandson, R.J., and watching his grandchildren's baseball games.
Also surviving are a daughter, Linda Heath and husband, Donald, Carbondale; two sons, James Kuruts and wife, Kimberly, Browndale; and Jerry Kuruts and wife, Angele, Forest City; 10 grandchildren, Donald Heath; David Heath and wife, Sharon; Dennis Heath and wife, Krystal; Lauren LaFlair and husband, Robert; Devin Heath and Ashley; Christopher Kuruts and wife, Sondra; Bryan Kuruts and wife, Melissa; Brady Kuruts, James Kyle Kuruts and R.J. Kuruts; 11 great-grandchildren, Karissa, Leah, D.J., Johnny, Autumn, Aaron, Mykala, Kyra, Antonia, Aceson and Kortney; two sisters, Marion Vozel, Browndale; and Dorothy Kuruts, Forest City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, Sylvester, Michael, Edward and John; and sister, Claire Fitzsimmons. The funeral will be Saturday from the Jones & Brennan Funeral Home, 430 Main St., Forest City, with Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church, Delaware Street, Forest City. Interment with military honors, Saint Agnes Cemetery, Forest City.
Friends may call today, from 4 to 7 p.m. Online condolences may be sent at www.brennanfuneralhomes.com.
Memorial contributions can be made to Forest City Historical Society, 636 Main St., Forest City, PA 18421.
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Rich Revta
November 8, 2013
It is with GREAT regret and sorrow that I saw the passing of Jim in the paper today. To all of the family and especially R.J. we at Pro Staff baseball send our condolences. Grandpas are special people and we are glad he had a chance to see R. J. develop into a fine ,young man. We also thank Jim for his service to this country. My Dad would have been 93 this past year ,having served in the Pacific theatre also in New Guinea with the Airborne. We CELEBRATE Jim's GREAT life. To the family I again say we are sorry for your loss of a great American. Rich Revta and Ronnie Chiavacci, Pro Staff baseball
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Bill Maile, Jr.
November 8, 2013
Dear Kuruts family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Kuruts' passing. He was a great part of the neighborhood "fabric" growing up, and a very nice man to my family and me at all times. God bless. Very fond memories.
Mike Killiany
November 8, 2013
sorry for your loss
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