James G. Piovarchy, Sr., age 71 of Lemont Furnace, died from complications of the COVID-19 Virus on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at UPMC Magee Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Uniontown on September 11, 1949, son of the late Paul Piovarchy, Sr. and Anna L. (Johnson) Piovarchy.

James proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Vietnam War.He retired from Centennial Chevrolet garage where he worked as an auto body repairman fornearly 40 years. He was an avid sportsmen who enjoyed trap-shooting and the outdoors,especially working in his yard. His granddaughters loved being with their "Pap".

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda K. (Pomposelli) Piovarchy; their sons, James G. Piovarchy, Jr. of Lemont Furnace and Michael L. Piovarchy and wife Dodie of Accident, MD; his cherished granddaughters, Holly Piovarchy and Andi Piovarchy; a sister, Charlotte Lechner and husband John of Texas; two brothers, Paul Piovarchy and wife Debra of Oklahoma, Charles Piovarchy and wife Darlene of Uniontown; several nieces and nephews; and also his special puppy, "Missy".

The family will receive friends in the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, Pa. on Sunday, February 28, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and on Monday, March 1, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m., the Hour of Service, with Rev. Travis Edgers officiating.  Military honors will be accorded at the funeral home, followed by private interment at Sylvan Heights Cemetery.

For the safety of others and prevention of spreading this devastating virus, please wear protective masks, practice social distancing, and avoid physical contact such as hugging.

In lieu of flowers or other tributes, please make donations in his memory to Wings for Our Heroes, 1244 Hagevo Rd., Windberg, PA 15963. online donations: wingsforourheroes.org

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcomed and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com .