James S. McGuire 1939-2026

James was born Jan. 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Olin and Sylvia Sipus McGuire.

After attending East High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Upon his discharge, he was an electrician for P&LE Railroad and the Youngstown Wastewater Treatment Plant.

His best job was being a husband and dad. There wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix, and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping.

His wife, the former Gloria Jean Kozak, passed away Feb. 22, 2015.

Left to cherish James’ memory are his sons, Jim (and former wife, Denise) McGuire Jr. and Darin McGuire, and Brett (Fancie, who called him her PaPa), who was Jim’s caregiver since the death of his wife; sister, Carol Cascarelli; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and his brother, Ron.

The family has entrusted Kubina Yuhasz Funeral Home, 5925 Market St., Boardman, with James’ arrangements, where they will receive friends 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, followed by a service at 1 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Keith Bruner.

James will be laid to rest next to his wife in Lake Park Cemetery.

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