James 'Jim' E. Deross

James 'Jim' E. DeRoss, 72, of 420 Euclid Ave., PO Box 478 Saegertown, passed away Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 at St. Vincent Health System, Erie.
Jim was born in Meadville on May 7, 1940, a son of the late Kenneth and Sara (Sorg) DeRoss.
On October 23, 1976 Jim married Vicki M. Groves; she survives.
He was a member of Saegertown United Methodist Church, Saegertown.
For more than 25 years, Jim was the owner and operator of Jims News, Meadville. A veteran of the US Air Force, Jim served his country honorably from January 22, 1959 until November 1, 1962. He attended schools in the Linesville and Harmonsburg area prior to earning his GED. Jim was a member of Saegertown American Legion and he loved to golf.
In addition to his wife, Vicki of 36 years, Jim is survived by two children Daniel J. DeRoss and his wife Sandi of Crawfordville, FL, Brian C. DeRoss of Meadville, four grandchildren Ryan, Hunter, Brett, Braiden, a sister Nancy Hodge of PA, a brother Charles 'Chuck' DeRoss of SC, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister Sally Moore and a brother Gerald DeRoss.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 22, 2013, from 5-6 PM at Saegertown United Methodist Church, 620 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, where Full Military Honors by VFW Post #2006, followed by a Memorial Service, will be held at 6:00 PM with Rev. Darrell L. Greenawalt, Pastor, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Saegertown United Methodist Church, 620 Euclid Ave., Saegertown, PA 16433 or Humane Society of Crawford County, 11012 Kennedy Hill Road, Meadville, PA 16335.
Arrangements are under the direction of Stephen P. Mizner Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 330 Broad St., Saegertown, PA 16433.
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