James William White, Sr

James “Jay” William White, Sr, age 74, of Prospect, passed away Sunday morning at the VNA Inpatient Hospice, Butler.

Born July 16, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Gardner and Ruth Stojetch White.

Jay was the owner operator Jay W White Company, where he excelled in carpentry, furniture making, and building homes.  He was well known and highly respected in his community and will be missed by all.

He was a member of St. Christopher at the Lake Roman Catholic Church.

Jay proudly served his country in the US Air Force from 1961 to 1964.

He had the love for exploring outdoors, hunting, and fishing.  In the 1970’s and 1980’s he enjoyed being the Troop Leader of the Boy Scouts of America Troop # 135 in Bellevue, PA.  In his early years, he was a well known track star in High School, College, and the Air Force, setting many records for running a fast race.

He is survived by his children:  Elizabeth (Ray) Melisko of Emsworth, James (Kristina) White, Jr of Youngstown, OH; his grandchildren Raymond (Naomi) Melisko, III of Emsworth, Andrew, Austin, and Jessica White all of Youngstown, OH; his brother Richard (Judy) White of Colorado, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sarah Sweeny White, who he married January 19, 1963 and passed away May 26, 2010,

Viewing will be on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at the Edward L. Raisley Funeral Home, 387 Main Street, Prospect.  The Blessing Service will be on Thursday, December 17, 2015,  11am in the Raisley Funeral Home, with Father Joseph Feltz, officiating.   Military honors will follow.

Inurnment of both honorable US Air Force veterans Mr. and Mrs. White will be Tuesday, January 19, 2016, 1pm, in the Columbarium at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, PA.  All are welcomed to join the family at one of the designated shelters. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to the VNA Inpatient Hospice, 115 Technology Dr., Butler PA 16001.

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