James E. Schmid, age 81, of E. Lake Rd., Jamestown, passed away Friday evening, July 12, 2019.

He was born in Pittsburgh on March 14, 1938 a son of Elmer and Elizabeth (Delenbaugh) Schmid.

James was a 1956 graduate of Mars High School and received his electrical degree from Gateway Technical Institute. Jim served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed for 43 years at North Pittsburgh Telephone Company and was also the owner and operator of Jim's Electric.  On September 30, 1961, Jim married the former Dorothy S. Pauls, she survives. He attended Greenville Alliance Church, and was a member of Mars Rod and Gun Club, Jamestown School Board, and was past lion of the Jamestown Lion's Club.  He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son; Brad Schmid and his wife Kristen of Katy, TX, a daughter-in-law; Kelly Schmid of Grove City, Pa, a sister; Agnes Snow of Chicago, IL, a brother; Kenneth Schmid of Butler, PA, and five grandchildren; Ben, Alexa, Michaela, Anna, Chris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Charles Schmid, a son, Kevin Schmid and three infant children.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 16502.