YOUNGSTOWN –James Stephen McGuire, Sr, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, June 5, 2026, at the Hospice House.

James was born January 14, 1939, in Youngstown, a son of the late Olin and Sylvia Sipus McGuire. After attending East High School, he enlisted in the US AirForce.  Upon his discharge, he was an electrician for the P & LE Railroad and the Youngstown Waste Water Treatment plant.  His best job was being a husband and dad. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping. His wife, the former Gloria Jean Kozak, passed away February 22, 2015.

He leaves to cherish his memory 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; three great-grandchildren.

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

The family has entrusted Kubina Yuhasz Funeral Home, 5925 Market Street, Boardman, with James's arrangements, where they will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Monday, June 8, 2026, followed by a service at 1:00 PM officiated by Reverend Keith Bruner. He will be laid to rest next to his wife at Lake Park Cemetery.

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