James A. Prinkey – North Charleroi
Private services were held for James A. Prinkey, 84, of North Charleroi, who died unexpectedly Monday, March 11, 2019, in the Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb.12, 1935, in Connellsville, the son of Hiram C. Prinkey Sr. and Frances L. Hawkins Prinkey. Jim was a graduate of Connellsville High School and retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad. Even after retirement, he kept his passion for trains with the utmost enthusiasm. He was a member of the American Legion Post 22, the Slovak Club and the Belgium Club, all of Charleroi. He is survived by his wife, Twyla Doyle Prinkey, with whom he celebrated 40 years of marriage on Feb. 14, 2019; two daughters, Mary Youger of Monongahela and Darlyn Marie Prinkey; two sons, Robert and John Prinkey; four grandchildren, Jillian Keller, Gina, Natalia and Hunter Prinkey; two great-grandchildren, Logan and Landon Keller; sister, Mary Ellen Prinkey Kenney of Dunbar; eight stepchildren, Melissa Piper and husband Jimmy and their children, Maria, Billy, Mikey and Scott; Timothy Quinn and wife Jennifer and their children, Tessa, Olivia and Timmy Jr.; Colleen Fedell and her children, Amber and Jimmy “Dude”, Julia Weight, Theresa Slebodnik, David Slebodnik, Jamie Walters, Faith Marsh and their families. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, James “Bim” Prinkey; daughter, Vesely Ann Prinkey; three brothers, John Ed, Donald Francis and H.C. Prinkey Jr.; sister, Shirley Mae Prinkey; former wife, Mabel Waggoner Prinkey; two stepchildren, Joseph and Lawrence Slebodnik; and step-granddaughter, Keri Ann Quinn. The FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., 427 W. Main St., Monongahela, was in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fryefuneralhome.com.
