James E. Lockert
February 21, 1954 ~ September 27, 2021
Born in: Kalamazoo, Michigan
James E. Lockert, 67, of Meadville, passed away, Monday, September 27, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on February 21, 1954 a son of Conrad Lockert and Catherine Stiefel Lockert. He married Marianne Stefanucci on December 11, 1982.
He was a 1982 graduate of Evans High School in Orlando, Florida and was employed with Crawford County Corrections and retired as a Lieutenant. He later went back to work at the Crawford County Corrections as head of the IT Department.
James was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his loving wife, Marianne of Meadville; a daughter, Jackie Russell and her husband Andrew of Saegertown; two sons, Cory Lockert and his wife Grace of Lutz, Florida and Jay Lockert of Meadville; grandchildren, Mason, Madison, and CJ Lockert and Kara, Khloe, and Kurt Russell; and a sister, Linda Lockert of Dawsonville, Georgia.
James was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 2nd at 2:00pm at Ranz Bar and Grill, 10950 Liberty Street, Meadville.
The family request memorial donations may be made in James' memory to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73123 (www.cancer.org) or Hospice of Crawford County, 766 Liberty Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335.
Please take a moment to share a memory or condolence with the family on James' Book of Memories online at www.WarrenFH.com
Arrangements are in the care of Ryan M. Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.
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MaryAnn and Family,
Bob and I send our most heartfelt condolences to each of you. May you be blessed with the peace that passes all understanding as you walk through this difficult time.
Judy and Bob Kinnie
Marianne, I am so very sorry to see you have lost your beloved husband. No words could ever ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Laurie Anderson Gebhardt
Marianne, Jackie and Jay: I am so sorry for your loss of Jim. He was always a nice guy with a smile on his face and look of love and pride in his eyes to his family. You all were the apple of his eye from what I witnessed. Prayers and love for you all.
Donna Wrightington-Luciano
So very sorry for your loss. Great guy always had a smile. Rest In Peace Jim 🙏🏻
Marianne and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was truly one of the good guys. He helped me out on so many occasions. My deepest condolences.
Dan Mason
Marianne, I just seen this morning of Jim’s passing. I am shocked and overwhelmed with heartache for you and the kids and the whole family. He was truly one of my favorite people and we had some great times working together and then also hanging out with our spouses and laughing the night away. Art and I are Sending our love you Marianne. We will miss your smile Lockert!!!. Tricia and Art Wolf
Mary Ann…Jackie and Jay…my condolences for your great loss. I first met Jim when we were both employed at the old county jail. Jim was new to our area and Kathy and I remember our good times with you and Jim Mary Ann for the times that you hosted us at your home and when we went other places. I will remember Jim’s easy smile and what a thoughtful person he was. He was proud of his family and spoke of them often. Chris and Kathy Knapp