James E. Hand

1930 - 2025

James E. "Jim" Hand, 94, of Murrysville, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. He was born Dec. 15, 1930, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late Edwin and Margaret Hand. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Patricia Ann "Pat" Hand; loving son, Robert "Bob" Hand; son-in-law, Gary Sullivan; and a brother, Richard Hand. Surviving are his loving children, Karen Hand and Steve Hand; daughter-in-law, Diana Hand; grandchildren, Tiffini (Jeff) Parsons, Michael (Shauna) Hand, and Zachary Hand; great-grandchildren, Brody Parsons, Sidney Hand, Reese Hand, and Cameron Hand; and a brother, Thomas Hand. Jim was an employee of Glen Lumber and was a retired milkman for Turner Dairy with 38 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran, having served in the Korean War, and a member of the American Legion, the Export Italian American Club, and the Export Moose, where he served as an officer. He was also an avid model car enthusiast and a lifelong Steelers fan. Friends and family will be received from 1 to 3 and 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, Dec 8, 2025, at WOLFE-VON GEIS FUNERAL HOME INC., 5701 Lincoln Ave., Export, where services will be held at 7 p.m. Private interment will be held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Cecil Township. The family suggests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jim's name to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256. For directions or to offer online condolences, please visit www.wolfe-vongeis.com.