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James Wilson Critchfield, Sr.

September 30, 1936 - December 15, 2025

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Obituary For James Wilson Critchfield, Sr.

Born Wednesday, September 30, 1936, to parents Marie M. (Wilson) and James Harrison Critchfield in Pittsburgh. He departed this life on Monday, December 15, 2025, at the age of 89 years old.

Jim lived in the Mt. Washington neighborhood, during his first 31 years, then St. Petersburg FL and Houston, PA, before he and his wife bought their long-time family home in the Carrick neighborhood, spending 54 marvelous years on Valera Avenue.

He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Jean (Kerr) Critchfield and the devoted father to James Wilson Critchfield, Jr. (64) and the late David Allan Critchfield. A loving grandfather to Wesley, Joshua, Daniel (Jessica), and Matthew. And great-grandfather to Jeremiah, Diane, James, Delaney, Dorthea, Delilah, Jonah, and twins Daphne and Darla. Brother to the late Shirley Colarossi (Richard) and brother-in-law to Helen Horne (Charles). Mr. Critchfield proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1958-1962 as an Aircraft Hydraulic Mechanic / Repairman and most of his service was in Guam

Jim enjoyed many years of employment as a master machinist and warehouse shipper for The Superior Valve Company in Washington, PA.

He was an avid car and truck enthusiast and a self-taught automobile mechanic. Jim had a strong devotion to all those in his life and will always be remembered for going the extra mile for his family and friends anytime when he was called upon.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until his service of remembrance at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be in Allegheny County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help with funeral and burial costs by visiting this GoFundMe page: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JfCu8843f/

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  • December 17, 2025

    Carol

    My Uncle Jim was such a very kind, soft spoken, gentle man. He always had a smile on his face and was always welcoming. His relationship with his sister, my mum, was a special one and it lasted thru out their whole life. Being the older sister she protected him and had a love that was fierce for her little brother. I think of the many stories we would hear about while around the table. And my uncle Jim's house was where you'd find me when I was looking to head out on my bike. Love ya uncle Jim, tell everyone I said hello 👋 and even though we feel your absence here, we know there are many who have been waiting for you ..love ya your niece Carol

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