James E. Mollenkopf 1948-2025

James was born April 6, 1948, in Salem, a son of the late Edwin C. and Ada Howe Mollenkopf.

He is survived by his sons, Tyler (Shannon) Mollenkopf of Hubbard and Michael (Patricia) Mollenkopf of Columbiana; his grandchildren, Alexandria, Madison, Allison, Isabella, Bridget, Malia and Sarah; and his sisters, Kathy Stevens of North Lima, Rebecca Simon and Cynthia (Larry) Lemaster, both of Columbiana.

He was preceded in death by his brother, George Mollenkopf; sisters, Betty Ross and Bonnie D’Amato; and his brothers-in-law, Thomas Simon and Richard Stevens.

James was a sergeant in the Army and served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969. He was commander of an M113 Trax for the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

After Vietnam, he was a railroad engineer for Conrail and Norfolk Southern for 36 years before retiring in 2009.

Throughout his life he enjoyed being a runner, taking family camping trips, going boating and fishing with his sons, and coaching their Little League baseball teams. He loved animals and had many pets he loved and cared for over the years. He was an Ohio State and Pittsburgh Steelers football fan and was a 1966 graduate of Crestview High School. He enjoyed attending every Crestview football game that he could.

The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

A funeral service will be 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at the funeral home, with Greg Aker officiating.

Burial will take place in Columbiana Cemetery, Columbiana.

Memorial donations may be made to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.

Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.familycareservices.com.

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