Patricia A. James

Patricia A. James ("Bitch"), 69, of North Jackson, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Tuesday afternoon, July 23rd at the Cleveland Clinic, following a hard fought battle with an extended illness.

She was born March 14, 1955 in Youngstown, a daughter of Ronald and Agnes (Smith) Sauer.

Patty was a 1973 graduate of Austintown Fitch High School and went on to achieve an associate degree from ETI Technicial College. She worked for a time for General Motors in Lordstown and was currently employed as a cardiac monitor technician with Mercy Health. 

She married David W. James, Jr. ("Stubby") on December 31, 1993. They shared 30 years of marriage and many happy memories together. He survives her.

Patty enjoyed traveling and taking long motorcycle rides with her husband. Some of their rides were around the lake, the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Tail of the Dragon, and the Back of the Dragon, trips to Florida and Myrtle Beach. She loved watching Shrek, taking her grandkids to feed the animals at Pymatuning Deer Park in Pennsylvania, and playing games when she could get everyone together. She also loved shopping with her daughters, and her favorite holiday was Christmas and decorating her Christmas trees.

Besides her husband, Patty is survived by her mother, Agnes Sauer, of Austintown, and her children; Kristy Moore, of Austintown, Daniel (Pamela) James, of Homosassa, FL, Gina James-Tucker, of Canfield, and Jaclyn James-Iagulli, of Austintown. She also leaves behind two sisters; Denise Altier, of Boardman and Karen (Timothy) McMillin, of Howland; eight grandchildren; Daniel, Jr. "DJ" (Madison), Dalton, Christina, Larry, Scotty, Zachary, Delaena Jo "DJ", and Rylen; two great-granddaughters, Madilyn and Maelani; and four sisters-in-law.

She was preceded in death by father, Ronald, a brother-in-law, Terry James, and a niece, Stacy Altier.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 PM Tuesday July 30th at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown.

Friends may call 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday at the funeral home prior to services.