James "Mouse" Heary, Sr., 72, of 516 Chestnut Street, St. Marys, PA
died unexpectedly at Shadyside-UPMC, Pittsburgh, PA on Sunday (September 13, 2015) morning.
He was born April 15, 1943 in St. Marys, PA a son of the late Arthur and Clara Arnold Heary.
On September 13, 1975 in St. Marys he married Helen Krug Heary, who survives.
Jim was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Central High School, class of 1961. He was a co-owner and operator of Art Heary & Sons Furniture, where he was active in the business with sales and flooring until his retirement in December of 2013. He enjoyed fishing going to camp and also enjoyed many sporting events Jim will be remembered for his dedication to the community and for always being willing to help others. He was currently an active member of the St. Marys Rotary Club for more than 38 years and had served as a past president and was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow. He was very active with and served on the board of Project Gifts for Elk County. He was a member of the St. Marys Catholic Church where he had served as an usher for many years.
Surviving
In addition to his wife Helen Krug Heary
Son: James Heary, Jr. and his wife Anne Marie, St. Marys
Son: Thomas Heary and his wife Julie, St. Marys
Son: John Heary, Williamstown, NJ
5 Grandchildren: Marissa, Ryan, Sarah, Clara & Dominic
Sister: Mary Jo Heary, St. Marys
Preceded in Death By
Parents: Arthur and Clara Arnold Heary, Sr.
Brother: Arthur Heary, Jr.
Brother: George "Chicken" Heary
Visitation will be at the Lynch Green Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5-8 PM.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Marys Catholic Church
Church Street, St. Marys, PA on Thursday (September 17, 2015) at 12:00 PM with Rev. Alfred Patterson, O.S.B., as Celebrant.
Burial will be in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, St. Marys, PA
If desired, Memorials may be made to St. Marys Rotary, PO Box 923, St. Marys, PA 15857 or to Project Gifts for Elk County, PO Box 103 St. Marys, PA 15857 or to American Legion Baseball program, c/o Victor Straub, 121 Race Street, St. Marys PA 15857
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.LynchGreenFuneralHome.com
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