James E. Lasitis

1937 - 2021

James E. Lasitis, 83, of Harrison City, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in his home. He was born Oct. 24, 1937, in Harrison City, to the late Victor E. and Evelyn Heider Lasitis. Jim was an Army veteran. In the 1950s, Jim and his father started Lasitis and Son Contractors in Harrison City, and he had faithfully owned and operated the business for many years. Jim was also a farmer raising cows, pigs, chickens and more on his family farm. He loved his tractors. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 61 years, Helen J. McGurk Lasitis; six loving children, Belinda (Vince) Ungvasky, of Norvelt, Brenda (John) Williams, of Penn Township, Barbara (Michael) Harmon, of Smithfield, Beth Ann (John) Navari, of Trafford, and Bonnie (Jonathan) Belak, of Murrysville; and Timothy (Holly) Lasitis, of Harrison City; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Ann (Bernie) Morelli; brother, Robert J. (Lori) Lasitis; many nieces and nephews; and his cat, Boots. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Arlene M. (Ted) Redish. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, at LINDSAY-JOBE FUNERAL HOME INC., 3343 Route 130, Harrison City, 724-744-2721, where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, with his nephew, Father Matthew Morelli, officiating. Interment will follow in Twin Valley Memorial Park, Delmont. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Excela Hospice. If you would like to mail a contribution, make checks payable to "Excela Health Home Care & Hospice" and mail to Excela Health Home Care & Hospice, c/o Latrobe Area Hospital Charitable Foundation, 1 Mellon Way, Latrobe, PA 15650. Online condolences can be given at www.Lindsay-JobeFuneralHome.com.