Mass of Christian Burial for James F. Scharf, age 80, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. James was born December 13, 1943 in Omaha, NE to the late Gerald and Mary (nee Roy).

James was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force who served during the Vietnam War with the 819th RED HORSE Squadron. He was also a member of the American Legion Brewer Tarasco Post 7 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2300 in Willoughby. James was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church as well as the Knights of Columbus Wickliffe Council #5405 where he was a 4th Degree Grand Knight.

He worked as a mechanical engineer for many years and was known as a "Mr. Fixit" who could build and fix anything. James enjoyed building model airplanes, playing pool, and he was a huge fan of Nascar racing. His greatest joy of all was being a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

James was the beloved husband of the late Francine (nee Brogley); dearest father of Suzanne (Nathan) Baker and Stephanie (Michael) Clements; devoted grandfather of Kade, Owen, Jude, Myrna (deceased), Violet and Arthur; dear brother of Patricia (William, deceased) Weedman, John (Janine, deceased) and Tom (Janet); dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, on Friday, September 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Entombment will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp. following mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in James' memory to the Knights of Columbus Wickliffe Council #5405 1730 Mt. Carmel Dr., Wickliffe, OH 44092 or Special Olympics of Ohio 3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232.

To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.orlandodonsanteprevitefh.com.

Special Olympics Ohio
3303 Winchester Pike, Columbus OH 43232
Tel: 1-614-239-7050
Email: sooh@sooh.org
Web: https://sooh.org

Knights of Columbus Council #5405
1730 Mt. Carmel Drive, Wickliffe OH 44092
Tel: 1-440-585-0700
Web: https://www.olmcwickliffe.org/new-page-5