James C. Reynolds
James C. Reynolds, 57, of Carmichaels, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 1, 2013, in Southwest Regional Medical Center, Waynesburg.
He was born January 30, 1955, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Harry Edward Reynolds and Phyllis Wilson Reynolds Durbin.
Mr. Reynolds was a 1973 graduate of Jefferson-Morgan High School.
After high school, he began working for Equitable Gas Co. and later Clairton Coke Works and the LTV Steel Corp. Nemacolin Mine. When the coal mine closed, he worked in street maintenance for the borough of Carmichaels.
He served as president of the Crucible Slavonic Club and enjoyed restoring antique trucks and spending time with his friends at Russell Skile’s shop. He especially cherished his grandchildren.
On August 6, 1974, he married Patricia K. Ewart, who survives.
Also surviving are a son, Sheldon D. Reynolds and wife Michelle of Carmichaels; a daughter, Rebecca L. Reynolds of Nemacolin; five grandchildren, Brennen McMinn, Collin Reynolds, Dayton Reynolds, Emily Miller-Reynolds and Rylee Miller-Reynolds; a brother, Jonathan Edward Reynolds and wife Betsy of Mt. Jackson, Va.; six sisters, Hope Reynolds Loper of Milton, Fla., Carolyn Faith Murray of Washington, Diana L. Perry of Front Royal, Va., Gail Robin Dodds and husband Drexel of Columbus, Ohio, Mary Lou Minner and husband Don of Maryland and Crystal Renee Husk of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a brother, Timothy Van Reynolds.
Family and friends are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11 a.m., the hour of service, Saturday, January 5, in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, director, 300 South Vine Street, Route 88, Carmichaels, with the Rev. Harold O. Kelley officiating. For additional information and to sign the guest book, please visit www.YoskovichFH.com.