James Darwin McDermott

James Darwin McDermott obituary, Creston, OH

James Darwin McDermott

James McDermott Obituary

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James Darwin McDermott, 64, of Seville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025 after a sudden illness.
Jim was born on Jan. 15, 1961 in Lodi to Russell and Oneta (Reed) McDermott and was a 1979 graduate of Cloverleaf High School. He was currently working for the Steller Automotive Group and had previously worked for Gibson Heavy Equipment.
Jim was an avid hunter and he dearly loved his girls, Jayden and Peenie his two faithful companions.
Surviving is his wife, Kimberly Sue (McNeely) McDermott who he married on Aug. 15, 2009; his mother, Oneta Fetzer of Pittsburgh; his father Russell and Bonnie McDermott of Atwater and his brother, Jeff McDermott of Pittsburgh.
In honor of Jim's wishes, there will be no formal services.
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