James L. Delaney

James L. Delaney, 91, of Karns City, Perry Township, Armstrong Co. passed away early Wednesday morning June 10, 2026 at QLS – Sugarcreek in Worthington.

James was born in Petrolia on May 1, 1935.  He was the son of the Late Joseph T. and Minnie Duespohl Delaney.  He was a 1953 graduate of Fairview Township Karns City High School and had been employed for many years at Sonneborn in Petrolia.  Jim retired in 1997 from the boiler house.  He enjoyed woodworking and mowing his lawn.  He was a longtime member of the Queenstown United Methodist Church. 

Jim was preceded in death by his wives Eleanor J. Bishop Delaney whom he married at Crisswell on July 17, 2010, Nancy Schreffler Hinton Delaney and Marjorie Kelly Delaney.

Jim is survived by his step children: Linda Weigle of Slippery Rock, Larry Hogan of East Brady, Sandra Zeitler and her husband Dr. Joseph of Kennerdell, Susan Bowser and her husband Ab of Kittanning, and Amy Tascarella and her husband Dan of Gadsden, Al; 11 step grandchildren, and a number of step great grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and cousins.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by, 4 brothers: Lloyd, Lester, Lemoine, and Leslie Delaney and a sister Leona Rottman. 

Friend will be received at the Hile Funeral Home 128 Main St. Karns City from 1-2pm Friday.  A funeral service will be follow at 2pm with the Rev. Floyd Barnhart, retired United Methodist pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Chicora.  Memorial contributions in Mr. Delaney’s name may be made to the Queenstown United Methodist Church, c/o Janet M Shawkey-Sandifer, 347 Hillville Road, Karns City, PA 16041.  To send a condolence, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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