Lisbon -James Ralph Pappas, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully with his family at his side following a short illness at 8:25 PM Saturday, October 2, 2010 at the Vista Center.
Born February 28, 1922 in Ambridge, PA, he was a son of the late Samuel and Bertha (Shepherd) Pappas.
He was retired from the Deming Pump Company where he worked as a machinist. He had also owned and operated Martin's Gas Station and Josie's Ashland in Lisbon for many years.
A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of St. George Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and V.F.W. Post 4111. He enjoyed gardening and being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include four children: Joe (Cathy) Pappas of Wellsville, Judy Swartz of Salem, Janis (James) Pancurak) and Jean (Fred) Gough, both of Lisbon; daughter-in-law Carol Pappas of New Cumberland, WV; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Andy Pappas of Florida and George Pappas of California; as well as a sister, Virginia Hendryx of California.
He was preceded in death in 1993 by his wife, the former Josie Motto, whom he married July 4, 1945. Also deceased are a son, James Ralph Pappas, Jr., grandson Nicholas Gough, brother Gus Pappas, and sister Agnes Carnes.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday at the Weber Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the Vista Center and its staff for their care.
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Born February 28, 1922 in Ambridge, PA, he was a son of the late Samuel and Bertha (Shepherd) Pappas.
He was retired from the Deming Pump Company where he worked as a machinist. He had also owned and operated Martin's Gas Station and Josie's Ashland in Lisbon for many years.
A WW II Army veteran, he was a member of St. George Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and V.F.W. Post 4111. He enjoyed gardening and being with his grandchildren.
Survivors include four children: Joe (Cathy) Pappas of Wellsville, Judy Swartz of Salem, Janis (James) Pancurak) and Jean (Fred) Gough, both of Lisbon; daughter-in-law Carol Pappas of New Cumberland, WV; 16 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren; brothers Andy Pappas of Florida and George Pappas of California; as well as a sister, Virginia Hendryx of California.
He was preceded in death in 1993 by his wife, the former Josie Motto, whom he married July 4, 1945. Also deceased are a son, James Ralph Pappas, Jr., grandson Nicholas Gough, brother Gus Pappas, and sister Agnes Carnes.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday at the Weber Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Lisbon Cemetery. Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
The family would like to extend special thanks to the Vista Center and its staff for their care.
View this obituary and leave condolences at www.weberfh.com.