James E. Will

1934 - 2025

James E. Will Sr., 91, of Latrobe, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2025. He was born March 25, 1934, in Ligonier, a son of the late Henry Will Sr. and Gretta Nordstrom Will. He is survived by his chlidren, Peggy Ann Patrick of Derry, Catherine L. Will of Baltimore, Paul W. Will of Sharon and Brian K. Will of Bradenville; a very special nephew/son, Herbie Will; grandchildren, Christopher Patrick (Jessica) of Holidaysburg, John E. "LJ" Patrick (Kimberly) of Derry, Jason Patrick (Patricia) of Whitney, Johann D. Will of Baltimore and Shawnte E. Bell of Baltimore; nine great-grandchildren, Ashley Langer (Garrett), Amanda Patrick (Ryan), Allison Patrick, Brody Patrick (Katerina), Kayleigh Patrick, Jerry Patrick, Hannah Carmichael (Dave), Vanessa McMichael and Johann D. Will Jr., six great-great- grandchildren, Amery, Silas, Millie, Madi, Parker and Paisley; a brother, John Will (Anna Marie) Ligonier; and two sisters, Shirley Kowatch (Don) of Ligonier and Carolyn Fincher of Latrobe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Esther Shaulis Will; oldest son, James E. Will Jr.; a grandson, Bruce Will; six brothers, Henry Jr., Robert, William, Donald, Herbert, and Elmer Will; and three sisters, Martha Carlson, Leona Miller, and Eleanor Jones. Jim had worked at US Steel National Tube in McKeesport for over 30 years. He loved to garden and travel with his wife to listen to country and bluegrass music. Friends will be received from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in the MCABE FUNERAL HOME, 300 W. Third Ave., Derry, where his service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 3, 2025. Interment will follow in the Bethel Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions are asked to be made to The Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org or mailed to 1355 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 600, Atlanta, GA 30309. online condolences may be made to www.mccabe funeralhomespa.com.