James L. Meyer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 74, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully after a long battle with emphysema, surrounded by his family, on Friday, December 18, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Donna (Lake) Meyer; his son, Steven; and his daughters, Janice and Donna (John) Reinhardt; his sister, Janet (Nick) Saltarelli; three nephews; and three nieces; two grandsons and one great-grandson. He was born on February 21, 1941, to Elmer Lawrence and Anna Grace Meyer in Johnstown, PA. He was preceded in death by his brother, the Rev. Richard L. Meyer (the late Jill, surviving wife, Judy), a Presbyterian minister, who assisted in their marriage ceremony and children's baptisms. Jim was also preceded in death by his sister, Sara E. Gladue; and a nephew, Tony Saltarelli. Jim attended Laurel Valley High School, where he lettered in basketball, football and baseball, graduating in 1959, as class valedictorian. He was awarded numerous scholarships, earning his BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and his Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware. He dedicated his career to Aristech Chemical in Pittsburgh. Jim will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his easy-going nature, his loud sneeze and hearty laugh. Friends will be received from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE,4335 Northern Pike (412-372-2100). The funeral service will follow visitation at 7 p.m. in the funeral chapel. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association , 810 River Ave., Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, or Forbes Hospice, c/o Forbes Health Foundation, 2570 Haymaker Road, Monroeville, PA 15146.