James L. Olin

James L. Olin
of Montrose, Pa.
James L. Olin, 86, of Montrose, Pa., entered Heaven's Gate and into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday morning, March 2, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family who had cared for him during his illness this past year. He was born in Montrose, Pa., to the late Russell L. and Elsie (Darrow) Olin. His wife of nearly 62 years, Margaret (Bolles) "Peg" Olin, survives. Also surviving are his five daughters and spouses, Jacqueline (Edward) Balderston, Lancaster, Pa., Barbara Olin (Carroll Trainum), Charlottesville, Va., Natalie (John) DeLeonardis, Wellsboro, Pa., Miriam Olin, Johnson City, N.Y., Suzanne (Phillip) Winn, Montrose, Pa.; five grandchildren and their spouses, Andy (Amy), Tyler (Katie) and Joy DeLeonardis, Joshua (Heather) and Jared Winn. His first great-granddaughter will be born in May. Jim was a WWII veteran serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe and Africa, then a Barber in Montrose from 1945 to 2006. He was Past Post Commander of VFW Ayres-Stone Post 5642, Montrose, Pa., and a member of the Elk Lake Community Church. He loved gardening, fishing, and traveling. Jim was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather; he enjoyed spending time with his family through many trips and get-togethers. His family was the joy of his life, and they loved him dearly. His family had great admiration and respect for him.
A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2008, at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Montrose, Pa., with Rev. Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake Community Church officiating. Calling hours will be Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Montrose Cemetery. Donations in Jim's memory can be made to Child Evangelism, 3 Chestnut St., Montrose, Pa. 18801; or to the Asera Care Hospice, 749 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit, Pa. 18411.