James Emerson Scott "Jess" Strimel

James Emerson Scott "Jess" Strimel, 28, of Houston, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 25, 2025, in his home. He was born May 20, 1996, in Mt. Lebanon, a son of Scott E. Strimel (Jamie L. Leonard), with whom he made his home, and Donna M. Dellorso Strimel (Angelo Zaccone), also of Houston. He was a graduate of Chartiers Houston High School Class of 2014, and had been active in youth football and wrestled for seven years. Jess had been employed as a welder with Pennsylvania Transformer Technologies in Canonsburg. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, which was his pride and joy, boating, kayaking, fishing and loved being with his family and friends. Jess leaves his two dogs, Luna and Nova. Left behind to cherish his memory, in addition to his mother and father, are his fiancee, Jenny L. Woods; his stepson, Niko Coyle; his son, James Anthony Strimel, who will be born in April; his sister, Breanna N. (RJ) Rodgers; his brother, Jacob A C Strimel; his fraternal brothers, Romele "Sonny" Edmonds and John Kosek; an "uncle", David Constant; and several aunts uncles and cousins. Funeral arrangements, which are private for his family, have been entrusted into the care of Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, (724) 745-8120. To view or extend condolences, or to help with funeral expenses (in lieu of flowers), please visit www.salandrafunerals.com