James E. “Jim” Wright, 84, of Franklin Township was taken into the Loving arms of his Lord on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital. A special thank you to everyone who took care of Jim for their kind and compassionate care.
Jim was born on September 29th, 1941 in Perry Township to the late Clarence and Stella (Weil) Wright.
Jim was well known for being a hard worker. From his life growing up on the family farm, he was no stranger to hard work. Jim attended Lincoln High School until the 11th grade when he left to pursue his working career. He worked at Hazen’s Dairy at a young age, he then got a job at Standard Steel Specialty in Beaver Falls, PA where he worked for 41 years until his retirement. Jim worked several positions with Crane Operator being his favorite. During this time, he started his own business as Owner/Operator of Wright’s Hauling, which he ran for over 50 years until he retired in 2023. Jim enjoyed the comradery he had with his customers, with some becoming regulars over the years. Jim had attended Lillyville Church of God.
The most important thing in Jim’s life was his family and the time he spent with them.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Lorraine and Scott (Jim’s Buddy) Silvester, his son Keith Wright and wife Debbie, along with several nieces and nephews as well as great and great-great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Anna M. “Peggy” (Miller) Wright as well as his step-father John “Jay” McDonald, brother and sister-in-law William D. and Donna Wright, sister and brother-in-law Sophia “Sophie” and William Giffen, and nephew James A. Giffin.
Always Love the family God gives you, because one day He will want them back.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 from 1:00 pm until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. with Pastor Vincent Snyder officiating. Interment will be at the Lillyville Church of God Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Lillyville Church of God, 408 Hickernell Rd., Ellwood City, Pa 16117 or to the donor’s choice.
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