James Newman
April 21, 1937 — January 18, 2011
James W. Newman, 73 of Greensburg, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in Excela Westmoreland Hospital.
He was born April 21, 1937 in Greensburg, a, Son of the late Frederick and Irene (McElfresh) Newman.
He was a former member of the National Street Rod Association and Kustom Kemps of America and was a member of Rollin' Oldies Custom Classic Car Club; and Pharaoh's of Pittsburgh car club..
He was Owner/Sole Proprietor of Jim's Plumbing & Heating . Jim was a veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the US Army.
In addition to his Parents he was preceded in death by two brothers Charles and Howard Newman and two sisters Violet Shychuck and Ruth Medich..
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Newman, a Daughter, Tracy Aul of Southwest Greensburg, two Sons, James J. Newman and wife Tammie of Independence, KY.and Eric S. Newman and wife Rachel of Pittsburgh, a Sister, Ella Boltich of Hutchison, and three Grandchildren, Derek Allen and Ashdon Rachelle Newman, and Jessica Rae Aul.
Family and friends will be received on Thursday 2-4 & 6 - 8 at the Kepple-Graft Funeral Home, Inc., 524 North Main St., Greensburg.
A funeral service will be held in the Funeral Home, on Friday, January 21, 2011 at 10 AM with Rev. Steven Craft officiating.