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James R. "Jim" Carothers Sr., age 96, of Tidioute, PA, passed from this life to meet his Heavenly Father on October 31, 2026, at his home in Tidioute. He was born on January 11, 1930, in Ellwood City, PA, son of the late James and Cora Carothers.
He married the love of his life, Muriel Carothers, on December 2, 1950. She survives him at home. After serving in the Marine Corps, Jim worked as a mechanic for many years. Jim and Muriel lived, worked, and raised their children in the New Castle, PA, area. Upon retiring, they moved and built their "Log Dream" cabin facing the Allegheny River near Tidioute. After moving to the Tidioute area, he became deeply involved in the community, including serving as a Township Supervisor, Treasurer of the American Legion, and church council. Jim was an active member of St. John Catholic Church. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion. His interests included golfing, watching football on TV, and in his younger days, snowmobiling. In the last few years, he took much joy from seeing pictures of his two youngest great grandchildren on a tableside digital photo viewer that he had received as a gift.
In addition to his wife, Jim is survived by five children: Jerry Carothers and his spouse Mary, Jeffrey Carothers and his spouse Joy, Joan Paswell and her spouse Jaime, James Carothers Jr and his Significant Other Amy, and Kathleen Saylor and her spouse Russ. Six grandchildren: Carrie, Sherry, Jenny, Krissy, Chad and Mark. Six great grandchildren: Molly, Daniel, Julia, Katelyn, Elsie and Dawson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Jerry, his only sibling, who was killed in action while serving in Korea in August of 1950. He was also preceded by his granddaughter Laura, and his daughter-in-law Shari.
There will be no public visitation per his request. No flowers, please. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at St. John Catholic Church in Tidioute. Immediately following the Mass, a luncheon celebrating Jim's life for family and friends will be held in the church hall. Arrangements are under the direction of the Norman J. Wimer Funeral Home of Tionesta.