James G. Blaha age 68 of Concord Twp. since 1972, died suddenly on January 11, 2011 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim was a mechanical engineer for Caterpillar Tractor for 31 years before retiring in 1994. After his retirement from Caterpillar he joined his son, Tom asContinue Reading
James G. Blaha age 68 of Concord Twp. since 1972, died suddenly on January 11, 2011 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born on October 5, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim was a mechanical engineer for Caterpillar Tractor for 31 years before retiring in 1994. After his retirement from Caterpillar he joined his son, Tom as co-owners of North Coast Interactive, Chardon, OH. Also after retirement he enjoyed traveling to many different countries.He is survived by his wife of almost 47 years, Joann (nee: Cumming) of Concord Twp., whom he married January 18, 1964 in Lyndhurst, OhioSons, Steven (Venus) of Munroe Falls, and Thomas (Jessica) of Leroy; Daughter, Michelle (Jeffrey) Parks of New Albany; Grandsons, Jeffery, Nathan, and Alexander Blaha and Kyle Earley; Granddaughters, Ashley, Kylee, Julianna, and Carrigan Blaha and Taylor Earley; Brother, Frank of Concord Twp.; Sister, Marie Staiduhar of Highland Heights And his favorite little dog, Sophie.He is preceded in death by his father, Russell and mother, Elizabeth and brother, RussellA private funeral service will be held at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, OH
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