James Trethewey

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — James Trethewey, 69, of Cleveland, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away suddenly Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at his home in Chautauqua.

Jim retired after 35 years of service to Cleveland-Cliffs.

He was the beloved husband of Dolores (Clark) and the late Suzann M. (Heczko); loving father of Suzann Creech, Nicole (Jon) Rawling and Nicki Trethewey; stepfather of Carrie (Bob) Barnett and Joseph (Mary) Olah; grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew, Gillian, Julia, Suzann, Kevin, Benjamin and Suzannah; brother of Ron (Carol), of Ironwood; son-in-law of Lucy Clark; brother-in-law of Carolyn Piccola; and beloved uncle of nieces and nephews.

A funeral service is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 28455 Center Ridge Road, Westlake OH 44145.

Friends may call at Chambers Funeral Home, 29150 Lorain Road, North Olmsted, Ohio, today, Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m., and Friday, Oct. 18, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Michigan Tech Fund, 1400 Townsend Road, Houghton MI 49931, or Friends Helping Friends Charity, 21135 Lorain Road, Fairview Park OH 44126.

Online condolences may be made at chambersfuneral.com.