James W. Locke

James W. (Bill) Locke, 57, of Fawn Township, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 peacefully at his home after a long illness. He was born February 3, 1959, in Wilkinsburg, a son of the late James Albert and Lois Patricia Jewell Locke. Jim was employed as a mechanical engineer at ATI-Allegheny Ludlum in Brackenridge since 1983. Jim was a hard working, kind-hearted man who always made time for whatever his friends and family needed. He adored his son Thomas with all his heart and spent time teaching him everything an eight old needs to know. Jim was thankful for Thomas and to have been able to see life through the eyes of a child. We will miss his sense of humor and his contagious smile. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Claire (Glaister) Locke and his son,Thomas; his two beloved sisters, Patricia (Iain Miller) Locke and Betty (Michael) Salabsky and their families; his beloved cousin Collins (Rita) Jewell; and by many nieces and nephews who loved and admired him.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-8 PM in the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights 724-224-8688, where funeral ceremonies will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM. Officiating will be the Rev. Jack Delk. Burial will be in Plain Grove South Cemetery, Slippery Rock Township. To send an on line condolence please visit www.cicholski-zidekfuneralhome.com.