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JAMES C. "JIM" McMICHAEL

1939 - 2025

BORN

1939

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home

118 Union St

Shinglehouse, Pennsylvania

JAMES McMICHAEL Obituary

James C. "Jim" McMichael, 86, of Olean, N.Y., born Oct. 5, 1939, passed away Dec. 28, 2025.

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Published by Potter Leader-Enterprise from Dec. 30, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026.

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Robert J. Miklas, USN.

December 30, 2025

James, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to begin, ending a successful career as a nation“s defender. Farewell fellow veteran.

Jim Wilkins

December 29, 2025

So sorry to hear. A great, always happy guy!

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ceres United Methodist Church

9287 School Street, Ceres, PA 16748

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Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Ceres United Methodist Church

9287 School Street, Ceres, PA 16748

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Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home

118 Union St PO Box 97, Shinglehouse, PA 16748

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