James Monnin

James R. Monnin, age 86, of Meadville, PA went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully with family by his side on Thursday December 7, 2023 at Meadville Medical Center.  He was born on December 11, 1936 to the late Norman and Vernald (Stopp) Monnin.  He married Sarah K. Dillinger on June 29, 1957. She preceded him in death on September 12, 2014.

James worked in Meadville for Conrail until 1980. He then became a self-employed roofer for many years then worked for PennDot on the sign crew until his retirement.  He was a member of Carmel Baptist Church.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his grandsons.

James is survived by his daughters, Lisa Monnin (James McNulty) of Meadville, PA and Tonya Uitzetter (Sherman) of Clayton, NC; two grandsons, Benjamin and Andrew Uitzetter; his sister, Jean Sedlak and his brothers, Edwin Monnin and Donald Monnin (Maryln) and his very best friend, Pat Winters.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evalyn Stewart; his brother, Albert Monnin; his brother-in-law, Michael Sedlak and his sisters-in-law, Elsie Monnin and Nancy Monnin.

Family and friends are invited to a service on Sunday December 10, 2023 at 2 pm at Dickson Funeral Home, 130 N. 2nd St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316 with Pastor Ken Jackson of Carmel Baptist Church officiating.  James will be laid to rest beside his wife at Denny Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Carmel Baptist Church, 21659 N. Mosiertown Rd., Saegertown, PA 16433.

Please sign James’ online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Dickson Funeral Home and Crematory, 130 N. 2nd St., Conneaut Lake, PA 16316, Rocco R. Tedesco III, Supervisor.