James McLaren Minton

January 16, 2019

James McLaren Minton, born on February 5, 1924, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the age of 94. He was preceded in death by his mother Edna and father George, beloved dog Pat, brother George Harold Minton and sister in-law Olga Minton. He is survived by his niece Cynthia Minton (Steve Piatt) and nephew Michael Minton. Jim was born in Beaver, Pennsylvania and was an avid railroader. He worked his entire career on the P & L E and logged thousands of miles of travel throughout the United States. In retirement, he lived many years peacefully overlooking the banks of the Ohio River in Emsworth where he could continue to monitor the railroad and river traffic from his window. For the last several years, he lived at Concordia of Monroeville where he had a view of the PA Turnpike. Jim will be remembered for his buoyant personality, zest for all things Pittsburgh and his amazing stamina in traveling throughout the three rivers area on a daily basis. Jim loved trains, dogs and sports. Jim was undaunted by his age and in his eighties continued to scale the mile-long hill to his apartment, in spite of a 50-degree peak near the top. Many thanks to all those good citizens and public servants who picked him up to help him to the top of the hill. The family sends special thanks to the staff at the Library and the Citizen’s Bank in Sewickley, the staff at Cliffside Manor, and the wonderful folks that cared for him at Concordia of Monroeville. Many small acts of kindness allowed him to enjoy his life to the fullest in the manner he most desired. He will be missed. There will be no visitation or service. Arrangements entrusted to the GENE H. CORL INC. FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATION SERVICES OF MONROEVILLE.