Jim Jickess 1932-2022
BOARDMAN — Jim Jickess, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.
Jim was born Dec. 18, 1932, in Warren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; his parents, Gus and Cora Jickess; his brother, Basil Jickess (Sarah); and two brothers-in-law, John and Andrew Dimitriou.
Jim was a wonderful father and papou. He was married to Ann for 64 years. Together they raised three children, Kathy (Keith) Cramer of Cleveland, Stacey (Brett) Roberts of East Palestine and Dean (Chrissy) Jickess of Canfield; and honorary daughter, Sharon (Clem) Psenicka of Poland. He leaves behind six grandchildren, Stephanie, Justin, Athena, Nicole (Joe), Jeffrey and Alexa (fiance Josh); and honorary grandchildren, Jacob and Carly (fiance Alex). Jim also leaves behind nephews/nieces, George (Maria), Francine (Joe), Brian (Chelsea), Brad (Riann), Peggy and Lorraine (Harold). He is survived by his sisters, Katherine and Cynthia (Jim); and sisters-in-law, Mary and Kaye Dimitriou.
Jim graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1951. He worked as a State Farm Insurance agent for over 50 years. Jim was an active member of the Struthers Rotary for over 60 years, ham radio operator, photographer and dowser. Jim was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Youngstown.
Jim loved spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren. He was very technical, knowing the ins and outs of his iPhone, Apple Watch and computers. He loved watching Westerns and Hallmark movies with his wife. Jim enjoyed his special friendships with Vicky and Angie. He will be dearly missed by all he leaves behind.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511 where a Trisagion prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Belmont Cemetery. A mercy meal will follow at the church.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut St. Youngstown, OH 44503; or Struthers Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 127 Struthers, OH 44471.
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Jim Jickess 1932-2022
BOARDMAN — Jim Jickess, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by family and friends.
Jim was born Dec. 18, 1932, in Warren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann; his parents, Gus and Cora Jickess; his brother, Basil Jickess (Sarah); and two brothers-in-law, John and Andrew Dimitriou.
Jim was a wonderful father and papou. He was married to Ann for 64 years. Together they raised three children, Kathy (Keith) Cramer of Cleveland, Stacey (Brett) Roberts of East Palestine and Dean (Chrissy) Jickess of Canfield; and honorary daughter, Sharon (Clem) Psenicka of Poland. He leaves behind six grandchildren, Stephanie, Justin, Athena, Nicole (Joe), Jeffrey and Alexa (fiance Josh); and honorary grandchildren, Jacob and Carly (fiance Alex). Jim also leaves behind nephews/nieces, George (Maria), Francine (Joe), Brian (Chelsea), Brad (Riann), Peggy and Lorraine (Harold). He is survived by his sisters, Katherine and Cynthia (Jim); and sisters-in-law, Mary and Kaye Dimitriou.
Jim graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1951. He worked as a State Farm Insurance agent for over 50 years. Jim was an active member of the Struthers Rotary for over 60 years, ham radio operator, photographer and dowser. Jim was a parishioner of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Youngstown.
Jim loved spending time with his family, friends and grandchildren. He was very technical, knowing the ins and outs of his iPhone, Apple Watch and computers. He loved watching Westerns and Hallmark movies with his wife. Jim enjoyed his special friendships with Vicky and Angie. He will be dearly missed by all he leaves behind.
Friends may call from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, at Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home, 3100 Canfield Road, Youngstown, OH 44511 where a Trisagion prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friends may also call from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Belmont Cemetery. A mercy meal will follow at the church.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 220 N. Walnut St. Youngstown, OH 44503; or Struthers Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 127 Struthers, OH 44471.
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