James P. Garove
Retired Chartiers Twp. policeman
James P. “Jamo” Garove, 76, of Meadow Lands, died Thursday, November 14, 2013, in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born September 5, 1937, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Frank and Mae Berry Garove.
Mr. Garove attended Canonsburg High School.
He worked as a policeman for Chartiers Township for 24 years, retiring in 1995, and Rubber Roles Inc. in Meadow Lands for 40 years, retiring in 2000.
Mr. Garove was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Houston.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed hunting at the cabin with his sons, son-in-law and grandsons, and babysitting his great-grandchildren.
Mr. Garove was a founding member of Meadow Lands Sportsman Club, life member of Chartiers Township Fire Department, National Rifle Association, National Model Railroad Association, Sinnemahoning Sportsman Club in Cameron County, Canonsburg Sportsman Club, Washington Buckskinners Association, Bears Club, Washington Lodge 164 F&AM and the Fraternal Order of Police.
On November 11, 1957, he married his wife of 56 years, Charlotte Hoffer, who survivies.
Also surviving are four children, Charlotte Strimel of Meadow Lands, James Garove (Kathy) of McDonald, Robert Garove (Lesa) of Washington and Tammy Stewart (Bob) of Norfolk, Va.; 10 grandchildren, Norman Strimel (M.J.), Greg Strimel (Krista), Brittany, Krysta, Jimmy and Tiffany Garove, Robert Garove (Leah), Michael Garove (Holly) and Robert and Samantha Stewart; six great-grandchildren, Lucas and Landon Strimel, Taylor Malie and Peyton, Harlyn and Camdyn Garove; four brothers, Terry Garove (Barb) of Washington, Timothy Garove (Karen) of Canonsburg, Gene Garove (Nadine) of Florida and Francis Garove (Pauline) of Maryland; and a sister, Judy Olson of California.
Deceased are three brothers, Joseph and Roger Garove and Donald Kulsenman; and five sisters, Mary Matrogran, Stella Premick, Doris Blanchard, Pat Zinn and Nelma Littleton.
Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday and from 2 to 4 and 7 to p.m. Sunday in McIlvaine-Speakman Funeral Home Ltd., Robert K. McIlvaine, owner/supervisor, 27 Cherry Avenue, Houston, PA 15342, where services will held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 18. Interment will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg. Condolences may be left by viewing the obituary at www.mcilvaine-speakman.com.