James Leo Winger

James Leo Winger, 84, of Howland, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jim was born December 16, 1940 in Sharon, PA, son of George Leo and Irene (Richards) Winger.

He was a 1958 graduate of Sharon High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. Jim retired as a component engineer at Packard Electric - Delphi after forty-one and a half years. During his long engineering career, he was awarded five patents for component designs. While at Packard, Jim also enjoyed playing in company golf and bowling leagues.

Jim was a member/volunteer in many clubs and organizations including the Warren Photographic Society, where he also volunteered to photograph athletes during the local Special Olympic games, Trumbull Art Gallery, Relay for Life, Vienna Fish & Game Club and Mosquito Lake Power Squadron, where he served as an officer and instructor. He treasured time with family and friends, as well as engaging in many hobbies such tennis, fishing, hunting, boating on Lake Erie, and photography. While in retirement he especially enjoyed traveling, and embarked on several cruises with his wife of 62 years, Jean.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jean (Kahl) Winger, who he married June 28, 1963; two daughters, Kim (Greg) DePietro of Canton and Amanda (Kris) Stabley of Ball Ground, GA; three grandchildren, Lauren (Kyle) Weslosky of Troy, MI, Sarah (Christpher) Harris of Green, and Hunter Stabley of Delaware, OH; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Leo; a sister Lani (Tim) Wood of Bay Village; a brother, Mark Winger of Weedsport, NY; in-laws, MaryAnn (Dave) Groutt of Freedom, PA, Joan Fischer of Streetsboro and Joe (Judy) Kahl of Mars, PA; along with several nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law, Edward Fischer and sisters-in-law, Nancy Sed and Susan Winger.

Family and friends may pay their respects on Sunday, July 6, 2025 from 4 to 6 pm at Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Rd NE, Warren, OH.

On Monday, July 7, 2025 there will be visitation from 10:00-10:50 am followed by a funeral Mass at 11:00 am, both taking place at St. Theresa of Calcutta, Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Rd., Warren, OH.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in James’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (online at www.stjude.org) or American Cancer Society, Attn: Relay for Life of Trumbull County - C32NWG, P.O. Box 1981, Cleveland, OH 44106.

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