James C. Earl

1934 - 2025

James Cavitt Earl "Jim", 90, of Monroeville, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, in UPMC East Hospital, Monroeville. Jim was born on July 24, 1934, in Cavittsville (North Huntingdon Township), the son of the late Paul and Sue (Patterson) Earl. Jim graduated from Norwin High School, where he played football and was on the wrestling team. Jim retired from US Steel after 40 years as a welder and fabricator. He then worked for the Dick Corporation along with Lifetime Railing. He welded everything from smokestacks to barges, bridges, and bumpers. He was known for his special welding skills, and he claimed he could fix anything except a broken heart. Jim enjoyed lending a hand to family, neighbors, friends, or anyone in need. Repairing things for them, helping them with home projects, and providing vegetables he grew. He had a kind, caring, and compassionate soul. Jim was a member of the Masonic Hall Shidle Lodge 601 in Irwin. In addition to gardening, he loved hunting, fishing, and boating. He would spend as much time as possible at his camp. Jim was a dedicated family man who enjoyed time together alongside his wife and high school sweetheart of 70 years, Marlene (Cirelli) Earl; his daughters, Linda Miller (William) of Florida and Lori Troisi (Robert) of Monroeville; his grandchildren, Rhonda Hoyman, Chasy Carbo, Cortney Souki, and Janine Wood; his great-grandchildren, Marleigh, Kyleigh, Holly, Matthew, Xander, William, and Emma; and nieces, nephews, and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Jim was preceded in death by his siblings, Pauline Dragon, Anna Mae Scanlon, Ray, Chuck, and Richard 'Dick' Earl. Family and friends will be received for a memorial visitation from 10 a.m., until the time of a memorial service at noon on Monday, May 12, 2025, in the JOHN M. DOBRINICK FUNERAL HOME INC., 702 Seventh St. (State Route 130), Trafford, 412-372-3111. To leave a condolence, please visit www.DobrinickFHInc.com.