Ellis

James Michael Ellis, 49, of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, after a sudden illness.

He was the beloved husband of Cathy (Kremer) Ellis; son of Ruth Ellen (Ellis) Witkowski and the late James M. Ellis Sr.; loving father of Brady Michael and Ryan James; and brother of Carol (William) Taylor and Cyndie (John) Kopie. His late stepfather was John Witkowski.

Jim had two great loves: first, his family, and second, firefighting. Jim was a passionate firefighter, and began his career at the age of 16 as a volunteer in Mars, now known as the Adams Area Fire District. He later served on the Board for this fire company. He then served three years in Wilkinsburg, finishing off his career with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire, where he became a well-respected and renowned Captain. He also served 25 years with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard. Jim will forever live on in the hearts of his wife, sons, family and friends, as well as all of those he touched throughout his life and career legacy.

ELLIS — Friends of James Michael Ellis, who died Wednesday, July 13, 2022, are welcome from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Road, Scott Township.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bernard Church (St. Michael the Archangel Parish), 311 Washington Road, Mt. Lebanon.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Brady and Ryan Education Fund Fundraiser by Genna Kicinski : Brady and Ryan Ellis Education Fund (gofundme.com); or to the Central Blood Bank Vitalant — Donate Blood, Plasma or Platelets with Vitalant.

Burial with honors will be in Mars Cemetery, Mars, Pa.

Please visit www.slaterfuneral.com.

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