James Michael Genis

James "Izzy" Michael Genis, 84, of N. Wayland Road, Meadville, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011 at Meadville Medical Center. He was born on May 23, 1927 in Meadville, the son of John Genis and Marian Sutkaitis Genis. He married Marcella Dudenhoeffer, she passed away on November 20, 2007. James was a graduate of a Grading Lumber School in Tennessee. After graduation her worked at a saw mill in Jamestown, New York, Snyder Chair Co. in Conneautville, he drove school bus for Randolph East and Crawford Central Meadville, and was also a caretaker for Saint Agatha Cemetery. He was a member of Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church, The Meadville Club and VFW Post #2006 Survivors include a son, Doug Genis of Albion; a sister, Regina "Jean" Foriska of Meadville; a brother, David Genis and his wife Jeannie of Painesville, OH; and many nieces and nephews. Along with his loving wife Marcella; he preceded in death by four brothers, Robert, Roy, Carl, and Johnnie who passed away as an infant; and a sister, Rita Heffren. A memorial mass service will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, with Father Mark O'Hern of Saint Brigid Church as celebrant. Burial will follow at Saint Agatha Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made in James' memory to Saint Agatha Roman Catholic Church, 353 Pine Street, Meadville, PA 16335. Please take a moment to share a memory or a condolence with the family in James' Book of Memories online at www.roofnercollinswarrenfh.com Arrangements are in the care of Roofner-Collins-Warren Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 544 Chestnut Street, Meadville.