James A. Scobie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

James A. Scobie, 91, of New Sewickley Twp., passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver. Born January 1, 1927, in Rochester, a son of the late Howard and Isabell M. Evans Scobie, he was former owner and operator and self-employed trucker. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a life member of the Rochester BPOE Lodge 283 for over 72 years. He was a charter member of the Pinerun Sportmen’s Club, and belonged to the Teamster Union Local 341. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella M. Winkle Scobie in 2008, and three sisters, Ella Mae Shipley, Pat Miller and Janet Shepard. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, James R. and Terry Lynn Scobie, Eastvale; Frank A. and Anna Scobie, East Rochester; and Terry L. Sr. and Sherie Scobie, New Sewickley Township; eight grandchildren, Mike L. and Renee Scobie, Chad J. and Lana Scobie, Renee L. and Mike Baldinger, Jennifer M. Scobie, Christa Ann Edwards and Ryan, and Laura L. Donnelly and Justin, Terry L. Scobie Jr. and Amanda, and Brandon J. Scobie and Liz; 24 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Leonard Miller, Beaver Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Monday from 3 to 9 p.m. in WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester, where a service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Martin Galbraith of New Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. The family wishes memorial contributions be made to the Rochester BPOE Lodge 283, 440 Pinney St., Rochester, PA 15074 or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205.

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James A. Scobie

January 1, 1927 - April 7, 2018