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James R. MacIntyre

Feb. 25, 1941 – May 12, 2026

James R. MacIntyre, 85, of Alum Bank, passed away Tuesday at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown. He was born in Alum Bank, son of the late William Paul and June Elizabeth (Shaffer) MacIntyre.

On Nov. 14, 1963, he married the love of his life, Mary “Nancy” Eilene (Feathers) MacIntyre, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary; a sister, Shirley Nunamaker; and a brother, William Paul MacIntyre Jr.

James is survived by his children: Winona Eilene Gorman and husband, Gregory; James Robert MacIntyre II and wife, Kristina; and Julie Ann Griffith; 11 grandchildren; 11 greatgrandchildren; siblings: Patricia Rich, Carol Wendell, John MacIntyre, Sandy Whysong, Ray MacIntyre, Linda MacIntyre, Dan MacIntyre, Sarah Weyant and Ida Kohler.

James was a devoted family man who loved the Lord and his family dearly. He attended Pennwood Bible Church and worked as a civil engineer professor at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.

He enjoyed the outdoors and especially loved camping, fishing, gardening and spending time at the beach. James had a gift for fixing and designing just about anything.

James deeply missed his wife, but she remained close in his heart. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Friends and family will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at J. Edward Blackburn Funeral Home Inc., Alum Bank; and from 10 until the 11 a.m. funeral service Friday, May 15, 2026, at Pennwood Bible Church, 440 Hospital Drive, Everett, with Pastor Jonathan Hoard officiating.

Interment will be at Lovely Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at jedwardblackburnfh.com.