James F. Soethe
May 31, 1939 ~ February 5, 2017 (age 77) 77 Years OldShare using:
James F. Soethe, 77, of West Newton, died Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born May 31, 1939 in Liberty Borough, a son of the late Fred and Orphia (Schrieber) Soethe. Prior to retirement he was employed by Burroughs and MCI. James was an avid fisherman, Steelers fan, and loved his animals, Tasha, Cosmo, and Buddy. He looked forward to his monthly meeting of the “Old Timers Club”. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Klingensmith and husband, James, of West Newton, Michele Slate and husband, Ralph, of Ruffs Dale, and Sandra Callaway of Rostraver; eight grandchildren, Zachary Klingensmith and wife, Nicole, Ashton Klingensmith and fiancé, Sam Smith, Alyssa Klingensmith, Ralph Slate and fiancée, Brenna Barron, Samantha Callaway and Michael Boso, and Emily, Sarah, and Katie Callaway; a great grandson, Hunter Boso, and an expected great grandson, Baby K; two sisters, Nancy Richardson of Martinsville, Va., and Carolyn Nelson of Santa Clara, Calif.; a brother Paul Soethe and wife, Dianne, of Vero Beach, Fla.; and nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Denise (Waldman) Soethe; an infant brother, Donald Soethe; and son-in-law, Robert Callaway. Friends will be received 2-4 & 6-8 pm Wednesday at the J. William McCauley, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. 901 Vine St. West Newton, where services will be held at 10 am Thursday. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an animal charity of your choice. Condolences may be left at http://www.mccauleyfuneralhome.com