James R. "Jim" Dailey

James R. “Jim” Dailey, 78, of Townville, PA, passed away on December 10, 2025, at Meadville Medical Center. Jim was born on May 7, 1947, in Titusville, PA, to Ralph Dailey and Geraldine Snodgrass Dailey.

Jim worked as the Head Sawyer at Van Cise Lumber and had also spent time working for the ROHO Group in Belleville, IL, before retiring. He served his country in the United States Army Reserves. He was passionate about life and loved spending time with family and friends. Jim was an active member of the Townville United Methodist Church, Green Acres Golf Course, participating in the Tuesday and Thursday night leagues, and he enjoyed being part of the Thursday Elder Statesman League. In his younger years, he was a dedicated fast-pitch softball player.

Jim is survived by his beloved wife, Terri Proper Dailey, whom he married on July 2, 1984. He leaves behind a daughter, Christie Elslager and her husband, Wayne, of Titusville; two sons, Dave Dailey and his wife, Corlene, from Centerville, and Matt Dailey and his wife, Hannah, from Titusville. Jim was also a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Sydney, Jordan, Wayne Elslager, and Trent, Harrison, and Brooks Dailey. He is further survived by two brothers, Gary “Gus” Dailey of Guys Mills, and Larry Dailey and his wife, Kim, of Meadville.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Richard Dailey, three sisters, Janet Steadman, Carol Saxton, and Lois Hummer, as well as two infant brothers, Ronald and Donald Dailey.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM until the time of services at 2:00 PM at Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., located at 33353 N. Main Street, Townville. Pastor Frank Weingard will officiate the service.

Jim will be missed dearly by all who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends.Memorial contributions may be made to Townville Fire Department and Ambulance Service, 33441 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360 or to the Townville United Methodist Church, 33729 N. Main Street, Townville, PA 16360.

Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on Jim’s Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com.