ELDRED, Pa.- James R. Cummings, 84, a lifelong resident of
Eldred, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019, in the Olean General Hospital,
Olean, N.Y.
Born on November 29, 1934 in Olean, he was the son of Vern
and Florence Gaspar Cummings. On August
1, 1964 in Shinglehouse, he married Gail M. Jandrew, who survives.
James was employed by Dresser-Rand in Olean, retiring as
manager of marketing in 1994 after 42 years of service.
He was a life member of The Northern Star Lodge #555 F.
& A.M. An avid woodworker, James
spent most of his retirement years pursuing this hobby. He also was passionate about renovating a
barn on his property. He had a great love of music and played the trumpet. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and the
outdoors. For the past several years, he
spent his winters in The Villages, Florida.
Surviving in addition to his wife, are two daughters and a
son, Melissa L. Cummings of Chesapeake, Virginia, Rebecca A. (Scott) Brabon of
Allegany, N.Y., and Bradley J. (Tonya) Cummings of Berea, Kentucky; three
granddaughters, Jordan and Alexandra Brabon and Lillian Cummings; a brother,
Allan (Julia) Cummings of Beavercreek, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, James was predeceased by a
sister, Carol Ball.
In keeping with his wishes, there will be no public
visitation. A celebration of his life
will take place at a later date to be announced.
In lieu flowers, memorials may be made to Dresser-Rand
Scholarship Program at Dresser Rand Local Employees Association, Attention:
Cassie Dick, 500 Paul Clark Drive, Olean, NY 14760 or to St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
James’ family has entrusted his care and cremation
arrangements to Kevin J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner, of the Virgil L.
Howard Funeral Home, Shinglehouse.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of James,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com.
