Dr. James Hughes Currier

Dr. James Hughes Currier, 84, died peacefully with family members around him at home in The Villages, Florida on February 4, 2023, after courageously battling a long illness. He was born November 10, 1938, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Stanley N. Currier and Esther Hughes Currier. Jim graduated from Sharon High School, where his father was the Principal. He attended Grove City College (PA) for two years in an accelerated program and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) after a third year with a B.S. in Biology. Continuing studies at Pitt, he graduated from Pitt Dental School in 1963 with a D.D.S. degree. From 1963-1965, Jim served as a U.S. Air Force Captain at the Niagara Falls (New York) Air Force Missile Site. He then attained an M.S. degree in Orthodontics at Temple University (Philadelphia), 1965-1967, and was certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. Over the course of more than thirty years, Jim practiced orthodontics in his hometown Sharon/Shenango Valley area and Cortland, Ohio. Active in professional and civic associations throughout his life, Jim was a member of the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Freemasons, American Legion, and National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Sharon, and New Covenant United Methodist Church, The Villages. A proud alumnus of Pitt, Jim was an avid fan of Panthers football and basketball games. He also enjoyed golfing, skiing, painting, and martial arts. He is survived by his wife, Sue Ann Currier; his sons, Dr. James D. "Kip" Currier and Todd Alan Currier (Tammy), grandson, Troy J. Currier, granddaughters, Tori A. Currier and Trista F. Currier; step-daughter, Cory Ann Zolnier (Joel), step-grandchildren, Andrew and Anthony Zolnier; step-son, James L. Becker (Anabel), step-granddaughter, Lily Becker; former wife, Marilyn W. Currier; nephews, Gary Johnson and Dr. James Johnson. Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Janice Johnson. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be directed to a hospice service of the donor's choice. Calling hours will be 9 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday, February 18, 2023, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Kelley Schanely, officiating. Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hermitage.