James S. Purcell, Jr.
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James S. Purcell, Jr., 88, of Paradise, formerly of Parkesburg, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010 while under the care of Hospice of Lancaster County at the Essa Flory Hospice Center. He was the husband of Lillian Klecha Purcell with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Oxford, he was the son of the late James S. and Leora Conner Purcell.
Jim proudly served in the US Army during WWII in the European African Theatre as a military policeman.
He was employed by Quebecor Printing retiring in 1987. Jim was a parishioner of Our Lady of Consolation Church in Parkesburg and a member of the Parkesburg VFW Post #4480.
He is survived, in addition to his wife, by five children; Leora W., wife of Joel Anderson of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, James S. Purcell, III of Downingtown, John P. Purcell of Plano, Texas, Jeffery E. Purcell and wife Eva of Coatesville and Jerry M. Purcell and wife Kelly of Paradise, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one grandson John R. Purcell.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from Our Lady of Consolation Church, 603 W. Second Ave., Parkesburg, PA 19365 followed by interment at the Parkesburg Catholic Cemetery. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the Church from 10:00 am to the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memoral donations may be made to Our Lady of Consolation Church at the above address.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Our thoughts are with you at this time
On behalf of our family, we wish to extend to you our thoughts and prayers at this time. We were saddened to read about his passing and recall happy times with Johnny and your family.
Henry and Dixie
Donna Fazzini Sterling
Condolences/James Purcell
Dear Jeff, Eva & Family,
We just saw in the paper about your dad. We are so sorry and wanted to offer our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that he is resting in the arms of Jesus.
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
For as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
Author Unknown
Love,
Pie & Toni
I'm sorry for your lose may
I'm sorry for your lose may the lord give you strength during this difficult time. Hold tight to your memories they will help you through.
Prayers
I am sending prayers and my thoughts are with all of you.. May you hold the memories close to your heart...
Love, Lillian Softchin Helm
My sincerest sympathies to
My sincerest sympathies to all of the Purcell family. I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Purcell's passing. My prayers are with you all, Mrs. Purcell, Jim, John, Jeff, Jerry, Joey and all his family and friends. God Bless you all!
Sincerely,
Debbie
Jim's passing
Lonnie & boys, I don't know if you'll remember me or not...but our boys, Mickey & Jerry were friends when I lived in Parkesburg on E. Bridge Street.
Just wanted to pass on my condolences on Jim's passing. Such a nice man .
I remember you all well. Enjoyed visiting you in your home.
My friend Betty Lou emailed me and told me about Jim....again my sincere sympathy.
Celia Allen
117 Davis Street
Brownville, Maine 04414
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Dear Lonnie, Jeff & Eva, Jerry & Kelly and all the children, grand children, great grand children, & great great grand children (WOW!),
I wanted to offer my deepest condolences in this time of mourning. James Purcell was one of the good guys and I always enjoyed his company. I have missed him as I miss you all!
When this news came my way, for a moment, it turned into a sad day but then I began to remember all the good things about him. I slightly began to chuckle as I remembered his funny ways, for then I knew he will be remembered as a stand up, nice guy and someone that I have always had a great deal of respect for.
Right now as I write this, I smile, for my grin is of the happy thoughts I have of him and our times spent as a family with comfort. I will have "you all" in my thoughts and of course my heart as we hold on to those good things that he offered us in his long life.
Take Care & Be Well,
your old friend,
michale