James R. Sileo, 97 of Uniontown, Pa., passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital. He was born in Uniontown on September 1, 1924, son of the late Domenico and Maria (Lucia) Sileo.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Catherine (Cronin) Sileo, and as the last member of his immediate family, by siblings, Joseph, Steven, John, Marie, Grace, Nellie, and Lena; and his nephew, Armand "Sonny" Adao, whom he considered a brother.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, James J. Sileo and wife Sierra of Pittsburgh; Mary Louise Grover and husband Norman of Girard, OH; and Mark Sileo and wife Michelle of Maywood, NJ; grandchildren, Emily Sileo, Scott Grover and wife Jennie, Jeff Grover and wife Diana, and Justin Sileo and wife Sofia; great grandchildren, Nathan, Vivian and Nicholas Grover.

James was a member of St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church where he had served as a lector and an usher. During WWII, he proudly served his country in the United States (Army)  Air Force at the rank of Corporal, was a member of the American Legion Post 51, and B.P.O. Elks # 370.

He earned an Associate Degree from Pitt University, was an instructor in auto body repair with Fayette Vocational Technical School for 20 years, while operating his own business, Sileo's Auto Service for over 50 years. Active in executive city government, he served on Uniontown City Council for 8 years, and served as Mayor of the City of Uniontown for 12 years.

James was an ardent sports fan, especially of the local Pittsburgh baseball and football teams. He was an accomplished Duckpin Bowler with multiple perfect scores, and was very active with the Senior's Softball Traveling League.

The Sileo family would like to thank the wonderful staff and caregivers of Hillside Manor Personal Care where he resided for the past two years.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to St. Therese Church or the charity of your choice.

Friends will be received at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, Inc., 603 N. Gallatin Ave., Ext., Uniontown, Pa. on Wednesday, March 23, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.; and on Thursday, March 24 until 9:15 a.m. when Prayers of Transfer will be said.

The Funeral Mass will follow on Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. Therese de Lisieux Roman Catholic Church, 61 Mill St., Uniontown.

Interment will be held at Sylvan Heights Cemetery where military honors will be accorded.

The Parish Vigil Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

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